Construction of a Bridge with Access Roads over the Danube River near Bačka Palanka
Thu, 02-05-2026 - 17:52
Project carrier:
Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Serbia
Project title:
Construction of a Bridge with Access Roads over the Danube River near Bačka Palanka
Contracting Authority:
Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Serbia (Financier);
PE " Roads of Serbia " (Investor)
Main contractor:
“Centunion” S.A – Spain
Supervision:
PE " Roads of Serbia " – Temporary Supervision
Strategic and legal basis:
Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Infrastructure between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain, concluded on November 3, 2022 in Belgrade.
- A Commercial Agreement was signed on December 30, 2025 between the Financier, the Investor, and the Contractor.
- The Contractor was engaged through a direct contracting procedure based on the above-mentioned Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Infrastructure between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain.
The significance of the project:
The planned bridge over the Danube near Bačka Palanka forms part of State Road IB category-19 (M-18), providing a connection to State Road No. 12, which runs from Neštin through Erdevik and Kuzmin to the state border with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Sremska Rača border crossing. The project encompasses the central span of the bridge over the navigable channel of the Danube, as well as the approach sections on both the Bačka and Srem sides.
The total length of the designed section is 3,352.23 meters, while the planned bridge itself will span 1,856.04 meters. The bridge is divided into three main sections: the Bačka Palanka approach viaduct, the main bridge, and the Neštin approach viaduct. The bridge will feature two traffic lanes and two pedestrian walkways, with a combined width of 12 meters.
Once completed, the bridge will provide the shortest and most direct connection for villages located on the right bank of the Danube to the Bačka region. It will link Bačka Palanka with Neštin, Erdevik, Kuzmin, and the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This construction will address a longstanding accessibility challenge for residents of Neštin, Vizić, and other villages on the right bank of the Danube. Currently, residents must travel 10 kilometers to reach Bačka Palanka, crossing four border points along the way. The bridge will significantly simplify local travel, enhance connectivity, and support regional development.
The entire bridge is situated within the territory of the Republic of Serbia.
Status of the project:
Implementation in progress
Investment value:
EUR 129,932,416.81
Start of the project:
According to the contract
Completion of the project:
Phase I – 24 months
Phase II – 30 months
Source of finance:
The project is financed from the budget of the Republic of Serbia
Project description:
The contract for this project was executed on 30 December 2025. The scope of work covers the design and construction of the bridge over the Danube near Bačka Palanka, together with the necessary access roads. This bridge is part of State Road IB category-19 (M-18), linking Bačka Palanka and Neštin, and will be built in accordance with the technical documentation outlined in the Client’s Requirements.
The approved contract amount is EUR 129,932,416.81, excluding VAT, customs duties, and import levies.
Construction will be carried out in two distinct phases: Phase I and Phase II.
Phase I covers design, preparatory works, pile driving, and foundation construction. The total value of this phase is EUR 21,052,631.61, with a net payment of EUR 20,000,000 to be made after deducting the retention deposit. Phase I is set to begin within 35 days from the contract’s entry into force.
Phase II includes all remaining works, such as the construction of concrete piers, the steel superstructure, the bridge deck, access roads, drainage systems, and other installations. The total value of this phase is EUR 108,879,785.20 and will commence immediately upon receipt of the advance payment from the Financier (Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure).
Project funding will start in 2026, with an initial budget allocation of EUR 5,000,000 from the Republic of Serbia.