On theComarnic–Brașovsection, traffic jams appear very often because of intense traffic volume going in the touristic region ofValea Prahovei(Prahova Valley) and the road narrowing to only two lanes.[3]
The segment of DN1 that serves the area north of Bucharest was upgraded at the end of 2005. It now has three traffic lanes on each side and two new interchanges at theHenri Coandă Airportand the Otopeni bridge. Although it doesn't complete themotorwayspecifications, the DN1 road can be considered anexpresswayon certain segments. A modernCCTVsystem has also been installed on the section from Bucharest toSinaiato prevent speeding and accidents. The section from Bucharest to Comarnic is an undivideddual carriageway.[citation needed]
On theBucharest–Brașovsection, driving restrictions apply during daytime from Monday to Friday for vehicles withMPWover 7.5 t (16,535 lb) and on Saturdays and Sundays for vehicles with MPW over 3.5 t (7,716 lb).[4]On theCluj-Napoca–Oradeasection, restrictions apply during daytime on Saturdays and Sundays for vehicles with MPW over 7.5 t (16,535 lb).[5]
TheA3 motorwaywill carry the traffic off from DN1 when it will be completed and will be shorter by 59 km (37 mi).[6]
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Media related toDN1at Wikimedia Commons
Aerial view of DN1, inIlfov County,north ofOtopeni
DN1 at the 45 degrees of latitude marker, inPrahova County
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