The ministry of transports has extended the bidding deadline for construction of a second bridge on the river border with Romania to September 29 from September 15. The winner selection process and the signing of the contract are expected by the end of the year. Engineering and construction works are projected to continue 38 months while the deal with the supervisor will cover a period of 51 months. The bridge on the Danuber River will connect the Bulgarian city of Vidin and Romania 's Calafat. The total cost of the project is estimated at EUR 236mn. Most of the financing is secured by EU and bilateral donor programmes. According to information of the transport ministry, 5 shortlisted bidders are invited to submit final offers by Sep 15. The ministry has also shortlisted 7 candidates for running engineering and supervision works for the project.