Road Conditions: Current Information on Restrictions and Repairs in Bulgaria (updated)

22.01.2026 | Transport and communications

This information provides current information on road conditions in Bulgaria, including traffic restrictions and repairs on major road arteries. Valid for today.

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Weather: Temperatures are in the range of -6°C to +5°C. The weather across the country is cloudy. Wind is blowing in almost all areas. Snow is falling in the areas of Blagoevgrad, Veliko Tarnovo, Vidin, Vratsa, Kardzhali, Lovech, Montana, Pazardzhik, Pernik, Pleven, Plovdiv, Ruse, Sliven, Smolyan, Sofia, Stara Zagora, Haskovo and Yambol. Road surfaces are mostly wet, icing is possible in places. Treated and passable in winter conditions.

Restrictions on highways:

Restrictions on other roads: Details of restrictions on major roads and passes can be found in the full text.

RMD (Regional Road Management) - Blagoevgrad:

• Road III-197: Traffic on road III-197 Gotse Delchev - Satovcha at km 25+967 is restricted for vehicles over 12 tons. Deadline: 31.03.2026.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Burgas:

• Road II-53: Traffic on road II-53 Yambol - Sredets at km 213+100 is restricted for vehicles over 20 tons.

• Road II-99: Restrictions and repair works on various sections.

RMD - Varna: No restrictions introduced.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Veliko Tarnovo:

• Road ІІІ-514: Restricted traffic for vehicles over 3.5 tons.

• Road ІІІ-551: Restrictions for vehicles over 3.5 tons and 10 tons and over 10 m.

• Road ІІІ-4073: Traffic is restricted due to a landslide. Deadline: 31.03.2026.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Vidin:

• Road III-112: Restricted traffic for vehicles over 12 tons.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Vratsa:

• Road II-11: Restricted traffic for vehicles over 3.5 tons.

• Road III-308: Traffic is restricted due to a landslide.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Gabrovo:

• Road II-44: Restricted for oversized vehicles.

• Road III-403: Restricted for all vehicles with a width greater than 3.30 m.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Dobrich: No restrictions introduced.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Kyustendil:

• Road ІІІ-6222: Restricted for vehicles over 3.5 tons.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Kardzhali:

• Road III-508: Restricted in both directions for all vehicles due to landslide processes.

• Road III-592: Restricted for vehicles over 3.5 tons.

• Road III-5009: Restricted for vehicles over 12 tons.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Lovech:

• Road III-305: Traffic is carried out on a temporary road. Deadline: 01.07.2027.

• Road III-3504: Restricted for all vehicles.

RMD - Montana:

• Road II-81: Restricted for vehicles over 10 tons.

• Road III-162: Restricted for vehicles over 12 tons.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Pazardzhik: No restrictions introduced.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Pernik:

• Road II-63: Restricted in both directions.

• Road ІІІ-637: Restricted for vehicles over 10 tons.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Pleven:

• Repair works: No restrictions introduced.

RMD - Plovdiv:

• Road II-86: Restricted for vehicles with a height over 4 m.

• Road ІІІ-607: Restricted for all vehicles.

• Repair works: No restrictions introduced.

RMD - Razgrad: No restrictions introduced.

• Repair works: No restrictions introduced.

RMD - Ruse:

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Silistra: No restrictions introduced.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Sliven:

• Road II-53: Restricted for vehicles over 10 tons.

• Repair works: No restrictions introduced

RMD - Smolyan:

• Road ІІІ-868: Restricted for all vehicles.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Sofia:

• Road ІІ-82: Restricted for freight vehicles over 10 tons.

• Road III-164: Restricted for all vehicles over 12 tons.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Stara Zagora:

• Road III-609: Restricted for vehicles over 7 tons.

• Road ІІІ-807: Restricted for all vehicles.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

RMD - Targovishte:

• Road III-4009: Restricted for vehicles over 10 tons.

• Repair works: No restrictions introduced.

RMD - Haskovo:

• Road II-76: Traffic with increased caution.

• Road III-503: Restricted for all vehicles.

• Repair works: Traffic with increased caution on the roads.

Recommendations for drivers:

Drivers are encouraged to drive with increased caution, appropriate speed and to comply with road signs and instructions.