Massive police presence: heavy trucks restricted on highways

01.05.2026 | Transport and communications

Traffic police are introducing restrictions for heavy goods vehicles on the Hemus, Trakia, and Struma motorways for the holidays. See the measures for safe travel.

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Traffic restrictions during the holidays

In connection with the upcoming holidays, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) and the Traffic Police are implementing strict traffic safety organization. The main goal is to ease traffic from the capital to the interior of the country.

"We have organized the restriction of heavy goods vehicle traffic from the capital to the interior of the country along the main routes – the Hemus, Trakia, and Struma motorways," announced Inspector Velin Todorov from the Traffic Police.

Where will there be increased control?

Inspector Todorov emphasized that numerous Traffic Police teams have been deployed across the entire road network. The police's goal is to ensure safe travel for all citizens traveling for the holidays.