Modernization of the Zheleznitsa Tunnel: New Safety on Route E-79

14.08.2025 | Transport and communications

A key section of the international road E-79 undergoes significant upgrading with a comprehensive reconstruction of the "Zheleznitsa" tunnel, ensuring better road infrastructure.

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The transport infrastructure along the Blagoevgrad - Simritli route has received a significant improvement through the comprehensive modernization of a strategically important road section. The "Zheleznitsa" tunnel, which previously posed a serious challenge for drivers, now has a fully renovated infrastructure.

The implemented project includes large-scale interventions: laying a new asphalt layer, installing modern LED lighting, precise road markings, and a complete refresh of the tunnel's interior walls. These measures directly improve safety and comfort when passing through.

The previous unfavorable conditions - lack of adequate lighting and neglected state - were a serious risk for traffic participants. Currently, drivers can calmly pass from the roundabout at "Gazprom" to Simritli without additional restrictions.

The renovation of the "Zheleznitsa" tunnel is part of a larger rehabilitation project for the international E-79 road, which has strategic importance for transport connectivity in the region.