Romania: A1 between Arad and Pecica with lane restrictions until mid-October 2026
On the A1 motorway between Arad and Pecica, Romania's most important exit route towards Hungary and Western Europe, asphalting works are still underway and are expected to continue until mid-October 2026. The affected section lies between kilometre 546+740 and 555+730 in both directions of travel.
There is no full closure, but there are changing lane restrictions: depending on construction progress, traffic will be narrowed section by section to one lane per direction. The reason is ongoing surface layer work by the state road authority CNAIR, aimed at improving road quality on this heavily used border section.
What travellers should now bear in mind
Anyone travelling from Romania towards Hungary and on to Western Europe should expect occasional delays and reduced speeds on this roughly 9-kilometre stretch, especially during busy weekend periods. No separate diversion is signposted, as traffic continues to flow, albeit narrowed. A time buffer of 15 to 30 minutes for this section is advisable during the construction phase.
The A1 is also relevant for onward travel towards Hungary and Austria, where the vignette prices for 2027 have already been set. Anyone planning a journey across several countries should obtain the respective valid vignette in good time before crossing the border.
Romania toll at a glance
For all vehicles except motorcycles, the digital vignette requirement (Rovinieta) applies on the Romanian national road network. It is a flat fee for a fixed period, regardless of vehicle weight. Motorcycles are fully exempt from the toll requirement.
Romania itself has no distance-based kilometre toll. In addition, Danube crossings (e.g. at the Giurgiu-Ruse border bridge) charge a separate special toll, regardless of the Rovinieta.
All details on tolls in RomaniaThe vignette flat rate explained
With our vignette flat rate, you save yourself the hassle of buying individually for each trip: for just 12,80 €* per month, it covers the included vignettes in 8 European countries. For each trip, simply select the appropriate vignette, and the toll fee is then already covered by your flat rate. You are not tied to any single country.
*Official Romanian Rovinieta fee (10-day vignette, category A/passenger car, incl. VAT, depending on Euro class since 01.10.2026): 27 to 39 lei (approx. €5.11 to 7.39), full coverage of the vignette fee by DMC, flat rate (per calendar month): 12,80 €, notice period 0 days.
- One flat rate, 8 countries
- Travel flexibly
- Termination directly in the administration
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
You can find all the basics about the vignette requirement in Romania on our guide page for Romania. The switch to the new sales platform TollRo on 1 October 2026 is also relevant for your onward journey; find out more in our latest article.
Frequently asked questions about the construction work
The most important answers about the A1 between Arad and Pecica.
Will the A1 between Arad and Pecica be completely closed?
No, there is no complete closure. Traffic continues to flow throughout, but is narrowed to one lane per direction in sections.
How long are the construction works expected to take?
According to the current schedule, it is expected to last until mid-October 2026, depending on the progress of the asphalting works.
Should I plan for more time for this section?
Yes, due to the lane narrowing, we recommend allowing a time buffer of about 15 to 30 minutes for the roughly 9-kilometer-long section, especially on weekends.
