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Construction of the Friendship Passage, a new underground road in southern Bucharest, has commenced with an estimated cost of 320 million lei and a duration of 18 months. Located at the intersection of Olteniței Road and Vitan-Bârzești Road, the passage aims to alleviate traffic congestion by routing transit vehicles underground while maintaining tram lines, sidewalks, and bike lanes above ground. The project, announced by the mayors of Bucharest and Sector 4, will feature modern amenities such as lighting and drainage systems. Initially proposed as an overpass, the design was changed to an underground solution to enhance urban space and public transport. The construction is expected to be completed by May 2028, with ongoing traffic adjustments in the area.