Romania: A1 between Cisnădie and Boița closed from October 5 to December 19, 2026
The Romanian motorway A1 between the Cisnădie and Boița junctions near Sibiu (Hermannstadt) will be completely closed from October 5 to December 19, 2026. This was officially announced by the state road administration CNAIR on October 2, 2026. The closure will therefore last around two and a half months and affects cars as well as heavy goods traffic.
The background is the construction of an overpass at the Boița junction, which will in future connect the A1 with the national road DN7. It is being built as part of the Sibiu–Pitești motorway section (Lot 2), which is being constructed by the Turkish consortium Mapa-Cengiz. Because the bridge is being built in sections using a movable formwork system, CNAIR states that a complete suspension of traffic beneath it is necessary for safety reasons.
Diversion via DN7 and DN1
Traffic will be diverted onto country roads: between Boița, Tălmaciu and Veștem via the DN7 and between Veștem and Cisnădie via the DN1. Anyone traveling from Transylvania southward or returning must therefore expect longer journey times for more than ten weeks. Be sure to allow extra time, especially during peak hours and weekend travel periods. Our overview of the road system in Romania explains what types of roads exist in Romania and how they differ.
The Rovinieta also applies on the diversion route
The Rovinieta, the Romanian vignette, applies not only on motorways but across the entire national road network, including the DN1 and the DN7. Anyone using the diversion route therefore still needs a valid Rovinieta. Since October 1, 2026, it has been sold exclusively via the new platform TollRo — you can read more about this in our article on the new TollRo purchasing platform.
There are currently restrictions elsewhere on the A1 as well: asphalt works between Arad and Pecica will continue until mid-October, as we reported in our article on the roadworks on the A1 near Arad.
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.
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The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
You can find all the essentials about the Rovinieta on our guide page for Romania. Which traffic regulations apply there is explained in our overview of the traffic rules in Romania.
Frequently asked questions about the A1 closure near Sibiu
The most important answers about the full closure between Cisnădie and Boița.
How long is the A1 near Sibiu closed?
The A1 between Cisnădie and Boița is completely closed from October 5 to December 19, 2026, so for around two and a half months.
Which diversion applies during the A1 closure?
Traffic is being diverted via national road DN7 between Boița, Tălmaciu and Veștem, and via the DN1 between Veștem and Cisnădie.
Do I need a Rovinieta on the detour?
Yes. The Rovinieta is valid on the entire national road network of Romania, so it also applies on the detour routes DN1 and DN7.
