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Division 42

Construction works for roads and motorways

This macro-category covers all construction works for roads, motorways, bridges and tunnels. If your business deals with asphalt paving, bridge construction or road works of any kind, this code is the right one for you.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Construction of motorways
  • ✅ roads
  • ✅ streets and other roadways Construction of runways for airports Construction of bridges
  • ✅ including those for motorways Construction of tunnels Construction of surface and underground railways Road signs and road surface marking works

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Architectural and engineering design activities (covered under CAEN 71) Installation of utilities (electricity
  • ❌ water
  • ❌ gas) on roads (covered under CAEN 42) Maintenance and repair works carried out by local administration (covered under CAEN 42) Construction of buildings (covered under CAEN 41) Renting of construction machinery with operator (covered under CAEN 43)

Subordinate Structure

421 Construction of roads and motorways
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4211 Lucrări de construcții ale drumurilor și autostrăzilor
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4212 Construction works of surface and underground railways
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4213 Construction of bridges and tunnels
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422 Construction works for fluids
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4221 Construction works for utility projects for fluids
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4222 Construction works of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
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429 Hydraulic engineering works
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4291 Hydrotechnical constructions
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4299 Construction works of other engineering projects n.e.c.
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Road and Motorway Construction Industry – CAEN 42

The road and motorway construction industry, regulated under CAEN Division 42, represents a fundamental pillar of infrastructure development in Romania. This field covers large-scale works, from the construction of modern motorways to the building of bridges and tunnels that facilitate the mobility of people and goods. In the current macroeconomic context, investments in road infrastructure are a national priority, having a direct impact on economic growth, regional connectivity and attractiveness for foreign investments. The evolution of this niche has been marked by major motorway projects such as A1, A2 and A3, which have transformed the transport landscape, as well as challenges related to bureaucracy, fluctuations in construction material prices, and the shortage of skilled labor. Entrepreneurs in this field must navigate a complex legal framework, manage high operational risks, and adapt to strict technical requirements imposed by European standards. Nevertheless, the outlook remains favorable, given the national and EU funding programs targeting infrastructure modernization. In conclusion, CAEN 42 is not just a statistical classification, but a mirror of Romania's mobility and sustainable economic development.