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The current Minister of Transport, Ștefan Ovidiu Popa, accused his predecessor, Radu Miruță, of deliberately blocking the hiring of intervention teams necessary for the safe inauguration of the Curtea de Argeș Tunnel. This accusation followed Miruță's claims that Popa was lying about the hiring situation. Popa presented documents to support his claims, stating that Miruță's actions prevented the opening of a completed section of highway due to a lack of specialized personnel. Miruță countered by asserting that he had approved necessary hires but refused some positions. The tunnel, which is equipped with advanced monitoring systems, remains unopened due to staffing issues, with a completion deadline set for February 2027.