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Romania: A3 between Nușfalău and Suplacu de Barcău closed from September 17

Last updated: 16.09.2026 Reading time: 2 Minutes
from Michelle Albrecht
Romania
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On the Transilvania Motorway (A3) in Transylvania, a complete closure will come into effect from Thursday, 17 September 2026,. Between the Nușfalău and Suplacu de Barcău junctions in Sălaj County, the motorway will be impassable in both directions over a length of around 13 kilometres (kilometre 66+500 to 79+854).

The Romanian road authority CNAIR justifies the closure with connection works for the new section between Suplacu de Barcău and Chiribiș. This is intended to link the A3 directly to the largely completed connection towards Nădășelu and Cluj-Napoca in the future. CNAIR has not yet communicated a specific end date, but local media reports assume that the works could last until the end of September 2026.

Diversion via the DN 19B

Anyone needing to bypass the closed section will be diverted via the DN 19B main road. The signposted route runs via Marghita, Satu Barbă, Suplacu de Barcău and Ip back to the Nușfalău junction. Travellers should allow for additional travel time, as the DN 19B itself is also narrowed to just one lane per direction between kilometre 42+250 and 42+750.

Significance for the route towards Hungary

The affected section forms part of the further expansion of the Transilvania Motorway towards the Hungarian border at Borș/Oradea. Travellers heading to the Romania-Hungary border crossing should take the closure into account when planning their route. We have summarised further current roadworks on the Romanian motorway network, such as on the A10 between Sebeș and Turda, in a separate article.

Maut in Rumänien auf einen Blick

Für alle Fahrzeuge außer Motorrädern gilt auf dem rumänischen Nationalstraßennetz die digitale Vignettenpflicht (Rovinieta) – ein Pauschalbetrag für einen festen Zeitraum, unabhängig vom Fahrzeuggewicht. Motorräder sind vollständig von der Mautpflicht befreit.

Eine streckenbezogene Kilometer-Maut existiert in Rumänien selbst nicht. Zusätzlich fällt bei Donau-Überquerungen (z. B. an der Grenzbrücke Giurgiu– Ruse) eine gesonderte Sondermaut an, unabhängig von der Rovinieta.

Alle Details zur Maut in Rumänien

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The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!

We continue to monitor construction work on the Autostrada Transilvania and will update this post as soon as CNAIR announces a specific end date. You can find everything about the vignette requirement in Romania on our Romania overview page. If you have any questions, you can reach us at any time by email.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the A3 closure near Nușfalău

The most important answers about the complete closure between Nușfalău and Suplacu de Barcău.

How long will the A3 closure at Nușfalău last?

The road authority CNAIR has not yet announced a specific end date. Local media reports suggest that the work could continue until the end of September 2026.

Which diversion applies during the closure?

Why is the motorway being closed?

Do I still need a vignette (Rovinieta) to drive through Romania?

Michelle Albrecht
Michelle Albrecht
Hello, I’m Michelle, a writer through and through. As a copywriter, I’ve had the privilege of turning my passion into a career. I also channel my creativity into my own books, where I can truly let my imagination roam free. Ever since spending six unforgettable months in Australia, my love for travel has grown even deeper, something I didn’t think was possible. That’s why I’m especially delighted to share inspiring tips and ideas with my readers for their own future adventures.