Border traffic today: Heavy traffic at Kapitan Andreevo and Kalotina

19.08.2026 | Transport and communications

Check the current situation at border crossings as of 6:00 AM. Heavy traffic for trucks and cars departing the country. See which ferry crossings are suspended.

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Current situation at border checkpoints

As of 6:00 a.m. this morning, the General Directorate "Border Police" reports intensive traffic at two main border checkpoints:

For those traveling to Romania: Traffic on the Danube Bridge (Ruse – Giurgiu) has been restored in both lanes following completed repairs.

Restrictions and ferry connections

Due to the low water level of the Danube River, the ferry connections at Oryahovo – Bechet and Svishtov – Zimnicea have temporarily suspended operations.

Normal situation

Traffic at the borders with Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia is normal. Only cars and vans up to 3.5 tons may pass through the Greek checkpoints of "Rudozem," "Zlatograd," "Makaza," and "Ivaylovgrad," while the remaining checkpoints also service heavy goods vehicles.