Struma Motorway: Expropriation of land near Kresna begins

12.08.2026 | Transport and communications

Minister Ivan Shishkov has announced the start of expropriation procedures for the Struma motorway. The state is investing 233,000 euros in the Kresna bypass to accelerate the project.

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Expropriation of land for Struma Motorway begins

Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov announced that the expropriation of properties necessary for the completion of the Struma Motorway has begun. The process affects critical sections near the Kresna bypass.

"When the decision to build the motorway was made in 2013 and we are still expropriating land to this day, the commentary on who is to blame for the delay is clear," the minister commented.

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According to Minister Shishkov, the pace of construction has changed over the last three months, with efforts being made to finalize the administrative documentation for the Kresna Gorge.