The design phase for two sections of the A8 "Union" Highway, specifically Moțca-Târgu Frumos and Lețcani-DN 24 in Iași, is scheduled to officially begin on August 24. This timeline comes despite the commencement order being issued earlier on June 12. These 45 kilometers of infrastructure are being funded through the SAFE program. The delay between the order and the start of design has raised questions regarding the project's timeline. Official reasons for the August start date are being provided by the managing company. The project remains a critical component of Romania's highway expansion. Further details regarding the deployment of machinery on the ground are expected.