Overview
On October 8, the new international border crossing point "Bila Tserkva — Sighetu Marmației" will officially start operating on the Ukrainian-Romanian border in the Zakarpattia region. Along with the launch of customs and border control for traffic, a newly built bridge over the Tisza River will be opened.
Operational Start Without Delays
Gabriel Valer Zetea, the head of the Maramureș county council in Romania, emphasized that the facility will begin full operation immediately during the official opening. The launch will take place without the traditional pauses between the ribbon-cutting and the actual passage of vehicles — drivers will be able to use the new route on the same day (Thursday).
Currently, the final stages of infrastructure preparation are underway at the crossing point:
- Completion of work areas for customs and border police staff.
- Installation of specialized equipment, furniture, and computer hardware.
- Connection and testing of integrated information systems necessary for the rapid processing of travelers.
Testing Structural Reliability
The technical readiness of the key infrastructure element — the road bridge over the Tisza — was confirmed by the Romanian side back in December 2025. During large-scale load tests of the pillars, eight trucks drove onto the bridge simultaneously. The weight of each vehicle was 40 tons, providing a total test load of 320 tons on the structure.
Strategic Importance of the Project
The implementation of the new transport corridor has become one of the most important projects for developing Romania's border infrastructure in recent years. Bilateral agreements on the creation of the crossing point and the construction of the bridge between Ukraine and Romania were officially approved in 2023–2024.
The opening of "Bila Tserkva — Sighetu Marmației" will be a critical step to relieve existing border crossings in Zakarpattia, optimize logistics, and strengthen bilateral relations between the states.
Source: nakordoni.eu — Border Crossing News | Updated: 07.10.2026
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