Romania: A10 Sebeș-Turda has had lane closures for months due to ground instability
On the A10 motorway between Sebeș and Turda, an important link between the A1 near Sebeș and the region around Cluj-Napoca, two of the three traffic lanes have been closed for months. The cause is persistent ground instability beneath the road surface at kilometre 66, which has repeatedly led to cracks and subsidence since 2023/2024.
Initial restrictions already applied from 28 May 2026, and after another, larger landslide, the roughly 500-metre-long section between kilometre 65+900 and 66+400 in the direction of Turda even had to be fully closed temporarily from 7 July 2026. New photos from 5 September 2026 show that the section remains severely damaged – there is still no concrete end date for the restrictions.
Third closure at the same spot since 2023
The A10 was only built a few years ago at a cost of around 90 million euros, yet the ground at this spot is already sinking for the third time. Earlier stabilisation attempts in 2023 and 2024 failed to solve the problem permanently. The case has since been handed over to the responsible county emergency committee (Comitetul Județean pentru Situații de Urgență), which is working on a definitive technical solution.
Depending on the current situation, traffic heading towards Turda is being directed along the remaining lane with a speed limit, or temporarily diverted via the national road DN1 between the Unirea and Turda junctions, a detour of around 5 kilometres. Anyone travelling towards Cluj-Napoca or Transylvania should check current traffic reports from the road authority CNAIR before setting off and allow a little extra time.
Tolls in Romania
In Romania, the Rovinieta applies – a flat fee whose price depends on vehicle category, duration and, since 1 October 2026, also on the Euro emission class – across the entire national road network, i.e. on the A10 as well as on the DN1 diversion. The vignette requirement applies to cars, motorhomes, vans up to 3.5 t and buses; motorcycles are exempt. Since 1 October 2026, goods vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight pay the distance-based TollRo toll instead of the Rovinieta (more on this in our article Romania introduces new electronic toll system). In addition, a special toll is charged at the Calafat–Vidin Danube bridge (both directions) and at the Ruse–Giurgiu bridge in the direction of Romania, which must be paid separately even with a valid Rovinieta. More on this in our guide Tolls in Romania.
Anyone travelling frequently between Romania and its neighbouring countries often gets a better deal with the Vignette Flat Rate for 12.80 €* per month: vignettes for all eight supported countries can be activated via a single flat rate.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
If you're planning a trip via the A10 towards Cluj-Napoca or Transylvania, be sure to allow extra time as a precaution. You can find everything about the Rovinieta requirement in Romania on our Romania overview page, and details on the special toll on the Romania Special Toll page. If you have any questions, you can reach us at any time by email.
Frequently asked questions about the A10 closure near Sebeș-Turda
The most important answers about the lane restrictions between Sebeș and Turda.
Which section of the A10 Sebeș-Turda is affected?
A roughly 500-meter long section between kilometer 65+900 and 66+400 in the direction of Turda is affected, caused by ground instability beneath the roadway.
Since when have the restrictions on the A10 been in effect?
Do I need to take a detour on the A10?
Do I need a vignette for the A10?
* 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
