Attention: Pomorie-Burgas road to be closed on May 8 for Giro d’Italia

08.05.2026 | Transport and communications

On May 8, the I-9 road between Pomorie and Burgas will be closed in stages due to the Giro d’Italia cycling race. See the restriction times and alternatives.

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Temporary road closure of Road I-9: Pomorie - Burgas

The Municipality of Pomorie has officially announced that a temporary traffic organization will be introduced on Road I-9 on May 8 due to the prestigious Giro d'Italia cycling tour.

Citizens are urged to avoid traveling during the specified time interval to prevent traffic jams and inconveniences.

Schedule of restrictions:

Scale of the event

In addition to the Pomorie area, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) warns of phased restrictions across the country. In the period from May 8 to 10, traffic will be hindered in the regions of Burgas, Sliven, Yambol, Veliko Tarnovo, Plovdiv, Pazardzhik, and Sofia due to the stages of the "Giro d’Italia – Bulgaria Grande Partenza" race.