Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Ultramarathon in Shiroka Luka restricts movement for half an hour
The ultramarathon event will take place on May 31 in the village of Shiroka Laka, which will temporarily restrict traffic on the Smolyan - Shiroka Laka - Devin road. The traffic police will regulate the traffic, and drivers are urged to drive carefully and not use the emergency lanes.
The Municipality of Nessebar is completing a large-scale reconstruction of a key street in the tourist region.
The renovation of "First" Street in Nessebar has been completed, with two reconstruction and one repair stage carried out. The next stage is the reconstruction of the section to Sunny Beach, including the construction of a local lane, landscaping, sidewalks, and new lighting. The goal is to improve the transport accessibility and competitiveness of the area.
Alternative routes for travel in the direction Sofia-Plovdiv-Burgas during construction work on the Trakia Motorway.
The Road Infrastructure Agency recommends to drivers of motor vehicles traveling on the Sofia-Plovdiv-Burgas route to use alternative routes during the ongoing repair work on the Trakia Motorway. The I-8 Sofia-Pazardzhik-Plovdiv and I-6 Sofia-Burgas roads are offered as more suitable options for safe and comfortable travel.
"Trakia" Motorway with restricted traffic for geodetic surveying
From May 27 to May 29, traffic on the "Trakia" motorway in the direction of Burgas between the 55th and 63rd kilometers will be restricted due to geodetic surveying. The temporary traffic organization is necessary to ensure the safety of drivers during the upcoming road surface repair.
The Transport Minister Grozdan Karadzhov reveals strict measures to increase road safety.
Grozdан Karadjov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, reveals details about the actions taken to improve discipline and reduce traffic incidents. He also comments on the upcoming introduction of the toll system, as well as the readiness of the post offices for the exchange of leva to euros.
The Danube Bridge in Ruse with a renovated section towards Romania, followed by the repair of a section towards Bulgaria.
The repair of a 413-meter section of the Danube Bridge near Ruse in the direction of Romania has been completed. Renewal of a 320-meter section of the facility in the direction of Bulgaria is scheduled to begin, according to the approved schedule of repair activities. Traffic will be two-way in the lane where work is not being carried out.
Road safety: Large-scale cleaning of tunnels on major highways in Bulgaria
The Road Infrastructure Agency is undertaking intensive activities to clean the tunnels on the Hemus, Trakia, and Struma motorways in order to increase traffic safety. The work is being carried out mainly at night to avoid disrupting traffic, and will continue until the end of June.
Sofia Without Ground Transport for a Third Day — Drivers Extend Protest
Public buses, trams, and trolleys remain suspended due to an ongoing wage dispute. The metro runs with more trains and reduced intervals