Heavy traffic at border checkpoints: Where are the jams?

17.08.2026 | Transport and communications

See the latest traffic information at the Bulgarian borders as of 6:00 PM. Heavy traffic at "Makaza", "Kapitan Andreevo", and "Kalotina". Problems with ferries on the Danube.

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Current traffic at border crossings

As of 6:00 PM today, the General Directorate "Border Police" reports heavy traffic for cars at key border crossings. Travelers should prepare for intensive traffic when crossing the borders.

Border with Greece

At the "Makaza" border crossing, traffic is intensive for cars exiting the country. We remind you that only cars and vans up to 3.5 tons can pass through the "Rudozem", "Zlatograd", "Makaza", and "Ivaylovgrad" crossings. For freight transport and buses, the "Kulata", "Ilinden", and "Kapitan Petko Voyvoda" crossings are available.

Borders with Turkey and Serbia

Situation at the border with Romania and ferry connections

Important announcement: The "Oryahovo – Bechet" and "Svishtov – Zimnicea" ferry connections are suspended due to the low water level of the Danube River.

Additionally, emergency operations are being carried out at the "Ostrov – Chichu" ferry to clear stranded equipment that has been obstructing access to the shore.

At all other border crossings with Romania and the Republic of North Macedonia, traffic is proceeding normally.