Traffic restored on Trakia Motorway following major fire near Pazardzhik

07.08.2026 | Transport and communications

Traffic on the Trakia Motorway near the 69th kilometer has been fully restored in both directions. Restrictions were lifted after the fire near the Velingrad turnoff was brought under control.

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Traffic on Trakia Motorway has been restored

Traffic conditions on the Trakia Motorway are returning to normal. Traffic in both directions in the area of the 69th kilometer is now open, following a temporary closure due to a fire near the exit for Velingrad.

Traffic was restored in stages: first in the direction of Sofia shortly before 8:00 p.m., and an hour later in the direction of Burgas.

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At the moment, the situation is under control, and drivers can pass through the section normally.