Moldovan deputy PM pays unannounced visits to road maintenance companies

Deputy Prime Minister, Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Vladimir Bolea today paid unannounced visits to the JSC Drumuri (Roads) Cimislia and JSC Drumuri Hancesti, in order to discuss with representatives of the local companies how roads are maintained during winter in the localities of the region.

The official inspected how well the companies are prepared for the winter season, whether there are sufficient stocks of technical salt, in what condition the snow removal machinery and equipment are, how the buildings are maintained and what the real intervention capacity in the field is.

“Road workers’ activity is extremely important and responsible, especially in the weather conditions we are currently experiencing. The road workers are in the field and intervene continuously for the safety of traffic participants, through snow removal works and spreading of anti-skid materials. People’s safety on the country’s roads depends on their promptness and professionalism,” said Minister Vladimir Bolea.

The Infrastructure and Regional Development Ministry has given assurances that it was constantly monitoring the situation in the regions and how the necessary conditions for effective interventions on public roads are being ensured.

Following last night’s snowfall, road workers are carrying out continuous interventions on national routes, in order to ensure the safety of traffic participants. Teams are performing snow removal and spreading anti-skid material. Special attention is paid to sloped road segments, dangerous curves, intersections road junctions, routes with heavy traffic or with high risk of ice formation.

The State Road Administration urges traffic participants to exercise increased caution, adapt their speed to weather and road conditions, avoid dangerous overtaking and ensure that vehicles are properly equipped for winter.

To request the intervention of road workers or to report other emergency situations, citizens can contact the State Road Administration’s 24/7 operational service at the following phone numbers: (+373) 78 337 744 and (+373) 60 477 117, also available via Viber/WhatsApp.