Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Increased Traffic on Roads: 700 Police Patrols and a Focus on Safety
Over 700 police patrols are monitoring safety on the roads. Specialized operations and control of violations, with a primary focus on ensuring the safety of children. Despite heavy traffic, an improvement in traffic organization is observed, including at the Simitli road junction.
Road Conditions: Restrictions for Heavy Goods Vehicles and Repairs on AМ "Trakia", "Hemus", "Struma" and other Roads
Current overview of road conditions in Bulgaria: restrictions for heavy goods vehicles, repairs on major highways (AМ "Trakia", "Hemus", "Struma") and other important road routes. Information on temporary traffic arrangements and deadlines.
Special Oversized Cargo to Pass Through Shumen Region: Expect Delays
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a specialized oversized cargo will pass through the Shumen region, traveling from Ruse to Burgas. The police are warning of difficulties before and in the Rishki Pass and are calling for patience and adherence to instructions.
New Interactive Map Reveals Information on Road Repairs in Bulgaria
Minister Naydenov presented a map providing public access to detailed information on road repair activities by API. Citizens will be able to monitor contracts for current road maintenance, contractors, amounts, and statuses. The total value of the contracts is 1.407 billion euros.
Danube Bridge: Traffic Restored on Both Lanes for Easter, Next Phase of Repairs Begins After the Holidays
Traffic on the Danube Bridge will be restored on both lanes on April 9th. The main repairs will continue after Easter, with the next phase starting on April 14th in the lane towards Romania.
Caretaker Government Allocates 18 Million Euros to Support Bus Operators
The caretaker government has allocated 18 million euros to support bus operators on intercity routes. The funds will go directly to municipalities to subsidize bus lines. The measure aims to prevent route closures and price increases.
Restriction for Heavy Goods Vehicles on Motorways during Easter Holidays
The movement of heavy goods vehicles will be restricted on motorways during the Easter holidays. This was announced by Chief Inspector Lychezar Bliznakov of the Road Police. Over 700 police patrols will be monitoring traffic.
Traffic to be Restored on Trakia Motorway in Burgas Section for Easter
From April 8th, traffic will be restored on the lane towards Burgas on the Trakia Motorway between the 342nd and 348th km. Speed limit - 80 km/h. The repairs will continue after the holidays, with an expected completion date in mid-June 2026.
Intense traffic expected before Easter: Restrictions for trucks and reversible traffic
Before Easter, 191,000 cars will leave Sofia. API introduces restrictions for trucks over 12 tons on the „Trakia“, „Hemus“ and „Struma“ motorways. Reversible traffic in the Simitli area.
Road Restrictions in Bulgaria: Up-to-Date Information for All Motorways and Roads
Up-to-date information on road restrictions in Bulgaria. Find out where repairs are taking place and what restrictions are in place on the Trakia, Hemus, Struma, Maritsa, Cherno More, and Europe motorways. Restrictions on major road routes and the first-class road network are included.
Train traffic restored between Tsareva Livada and Tryavna after incident
Train traffic has been restored on the Tsareva Livada – Tryavna section following an incident involving express train №4631. The locomotive has been removed, and traffic was suspended due to a landslide and derailed carriages.
Passenger trains between Bulgaria and Ukraine via Romania to start from June
Direct passenger trains between Bulgaria and Ukraine via Romania will start from June. Three countries agreed on the service at a meeting in Ruse, with the Kyiv – Bucharest – Ruse – Varna route being seasonal, but with the possibility of year-round service.
Temporary traffic at the 35 km mark of the Hemus motorway in the direction of Sofia and Varna
Temporary restricted traffic is occurring on sections of the Hemus and Struma motorways due to repairs and accidents. Temporary changes to road traffic organization are announced by the Road Infrastructure Agency.
Repair of Ivan Vazov Blvd. in Burgas Begins
Repair of Ivan Vazov Blvd. begins on April 2nd. A temporary traffic organization is introduced with two-way traffic in the lane towards the train station.
Temporary closure of an intersection in Zornitsa district for repairs
Burgas Municipality announces the temporary closure of the intersection of Stefan Stambolov Blvd. and St. Panteleimon the Healer St. from April 2 to 16 for repairs.