Roads in Bulgaria: Conditions, Cleaning and Restrictions in Winter Conditions

11.01.2026 | Transport and communications

Road Infrastructure Agency informs about the situation on the roads in the country. Cleaning, restrictions for heavy goods vehicles, and detours due to snowfall and incidents.

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The surfaces of the national roads are being treated by 468 snowplows. The routes are cleared and passable in winter conditions. Light snowfall is present in 8 regions.

The passage of heavy goods vehicles is temporarily restricted on road III-385 Shipkovo – Ribaritsa, Prevala and Troyan Pass. There are restrictions for trailers on Prevala as well.

A fallen rock mass on road III-866 Stoykite - Shiroka Laka necessitates a temporary restriction on traffic and a detour route.

The treatment of road surfaces continues. It is possible to close sections for treatment with inert materials and temporary restrictions due to wind, snow drifts or poor visibility.

The Road Infrastructure Agency (API) calls on drivers to be prepared for winter, to drive at a reasonable speed and to avoid risky maneuvers. Blocking hinders the work of snow removal equipment.

61 snowplows are operating in Sofia.