Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has inspected the construction work on the new bridge at Ungheni, also known as the Bridge of Flowers. The construction started on April 26, 2025, with a total project value of 33 million euros.

„The Ungheni Bridge is a symbolic and strategic project for Moldova. It will be the first bridge constructed in over 60 years across the Prut River. The project is progressing according to plan, and our goal is for the bridge to be operational by the end of next year. This bridge will connect Moldova to the future A8 Highway - Targu Mureș - Iasi - Ungheni - Chisinau and integrate us into the European transport network", highlighted the prime minister.

The bridge will be 261 meters long and will consist of two parallel bridges, each with two lanes in each direction and sidewalks.

At the same time, we have already initiated feasibility studies for four other bridges across the Prut, which will connect regional economic corridors.

The modernization of Moldova, changes made with European support that have raised living standards in Ungheni district's localities, as well as the necessary actions in the coming period to advance towards EU membership and improve citizens' daily lives were discussed at a today's meeting between Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and mayors and representatives of the decentralized public services of the district.

In discussions, the Premier referred to the complex agenda of necessary reforms for development and emphasized that, only through close cooperation, can we move Moldova forward, improve local public services and be prepared for membership as quickly as possible.

„Ungheni is a district in full development, with numerous infrastructure projects underway—from roads and street lighting to health and education services, as well as successful economic projects. We rely on collaboration with local administration, in order to implement these projects and to increase the capacity for funds’ absorption and projects’ implementation", said Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

In recent years, through the European Village and European Village Express programmes, 41 projects have been implemented in Ungheni. Forty 40 km of aqueducts, 8 water towers, 1 water reservoir, 5.7 km of sewage system, 1 wastewater pumping station, and 1 sewage treatment plant have been already built. Another 26 projects, worth 119 million lei, will be carried out through the European Village 2 programme. At the same time, roads and bridges have been built and repaired, hospitals and health centers equipped, and kindergartens and schools modernized.

In the dialogue with the prime minister, the mayors highlighted more priority future projects, including the need to rebuild the sewage treatment plant in the municipality of Ungheni, in order to prevent pollution of the Prut River. Moreover, the sides discussed ways to diversify water supply sources, including potential cross-border projects. Additionally, more local roads require repair; in the context, the unprecedented volume of the Road Fund was highlighted: for the year 2025, the budget allocated was initially 1.7 billion lei, to which the Government added another 1 billion lei.

Premier Alexandru Munteanu assured that the government would continue investments in infrastructure and modernization of public services. "I urge you to come up with ideas, proposals and innovative projects. We will support serious, well-prepared projects, especially because in the pre-accession period we will receive funds that we must spend wisely", the Prime Minister pointed out.

The Ungheni district comprises 33 mayoralties with 12 villages, 19 communes, and 2 cities—Ungheni and Cornesti. The total population exceeds 75,000, of whom over 26,000 live in the Ungheni city.

The residents of the Ungheni municipality will benefit from modern and comfortable urban public transport conditions with the acquisition of 14 minibuses and four buses by the government and the city hall. The first batch of 14 transportation vehicles was presented today. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu participated in the ceremony during his working visit to the central Ungheni district.

The new vehicles will be deployed starting from January 2026 and will contribute to enhancing the quality of public services and streamlining the transport network in the Ungheni municipality. Another four new transport units are expected to arrive soon. The total value of the project amounts to about 24 million lei, of which 14 million was allocated by the Government.

Also today, a modern garbage collection vehicle was presented in Ungheni, which will serve about 13,000 families in the region.

The Premier noted that infrastructure’s development was essential for improving citizens' living conditions and emphasized that the government would continue to support projects that help communities develop:

„Here we see just two examples of projects carried out for the residents of Ungheni. Our goal now is to continue all modernization projects and enhance the quality of life for people. Ungheni is an example of collaboration and vision, and these projects show that things are changing for the better”.

The garbage truck procurement project involved costs amounting to 2.9 million lei, covered by the local public authority and the Government, which allocated about 2 million lei through the National Environmental Fund.

 

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu participated today in Fruit Business Conference in Moldova, organized by Moldova Fruct Association. The event brought together over 300 producers, exporters, experts and technology suppliers from Moldova's fruit-growing sector. Now in its eleventh edition, it serves as a platform for dialogue, experience exchange and commercial solutions for every link in the value chain: from production to export.

The official said that in recent years, the Republic of Moldova has ranked among the top 20 global exporters for products such as plums, walnuts, cherries, apricots, rapeseed, apples and grapes. According to the Prime Minister, the success is due to farmers who have invested in modern orchards, state-of-the-art technologies and post-harvest infrastructure, as well as the opportunities opened up by the European market.

„The European Union is becoming an increasingly important market for Moldovan fruits each year. Our farmers have demonstrated that they can consistently deliver larger quantities at high standards. Moldovan fruits belong on store shelves in Europe and worldwide, and Moldovan farmers belong among the most respected and competitive producers”, said the Prime Minister.

Additionally, the Prime Minister mentioned that the government will continue to work to ensure expanded access to sales markets, development of the irrigation system, stimulation of investment in processing, promotion of local products, and increased competitiveness of agricultural products: 'We need you to be the leaders of this process, and we will be your trustworthy partner. When you are profitable, communities prosper, budgets grow, and the name of Moldova becomes synonymous with quality.'

Participants in the conference discussed the development of exports and market diversification, current trends in fruit-growing technologies, modern solutions for quality, and measures to enhance resilience to climate change.

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu's first working visit will take place today, 27 November in Ungheni district.

Munteanu will attend the reception ceremony of 14 transport units that will improve urban mobility and passenger comfort. The transportation means were purchased by the local public authority, with the support of the Government. 

Furthermore, the Prime Minister will also visit Zagarancea village to inspect the implementation of a large-scale infrastructure project in the region - the construction of Ungheni-Ungheni bridge. 

The agenda also includes a visit to two successful businesses in Ungheni district - a textile factory and a winery, where the Prime Minister will meet with business agents. Additionally, Alexandru Munteanu will have meetings with mayors of the localities in Ungheni, as well as citizens to discuss issues of interest and development opportunities for the region. 

Ungheni district comprises 33 city halls, with a total population of 75,804 inhabitants, making it the second-largest in the country, after Orhei district.