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 5 October to 19 December 2026. The state road authority CNAIR officially announced this on 2 October 2026. The closure will thus last around two and a half months and affects cars as well as heavy traffic.
The reason behind it 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 construction consortium Mapa-Cengiz. Because the bridge is being built in sections using mobile formwork, CNAIR says that a complete suspension of traffic underneath is necessary for safety reasons.
Diversion via DN7 and DN1
Traffic will be diverted onto the regional roads: between Boița, Tălmaciu and Veștem via the DN7 and between Veștem and Cisnădie via the DN1. Anyone travelling from Transylvania southwards or back must therefore expect longer journey times for more than ten weeks. Allow extra time, especially during rush hours and weekend travel traffic. 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 on the entire national road network, which means it also applies on the DN1 and the DN7. Anyone using the diversion therefore still needs a valid Rovinieta. Since 1 October 2026, it has been sold via the new TollRo system (portal, app, CNAIR sales points and authorised distribution partners); you can read more about this in our article on the new TollRo purchasing platform.
Romania toll at a glance
For cars, motorhomes, buses and goods vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the digital vignette requirement (Rovinieta) applies on the Romanian national road network, a flat amount for a fixed period. The price depends on the category and Euro class. Motorcycles are completely exempt from the toll requirement.
Since 1 October 2026, goods vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight pay the distance-based toll TollRo according to kilometres driven instead of the Rovinieta. In addition to the Rovinieta, a special toll now only applies at the Calafat-Vidin Danube Bridge; at the Ruse-Giurgiu Bridge, Bulgaria collects a toll in the direction of Romania.
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.
* ASFINAG toll fee (10-day vignette): 12.80 €, toll fee fully covered by DMC, flat price (per monthly billing period): 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. The traffic rules that apply there can be found in our overview of 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.
