Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Snow Clearing: 290 Machines on the Road, Restrictions for Trucks in Mountain Passes
290 snow-clearing machines are treating the national roads. Restrictions are in effect for trucks in the mountain passes of "Rozhen", "Prevala", "Pechinsko", "Predela", "Yundola" and "Troyanski". The Road Infrastructure Agency (API) urges careful driving in winter conditions.
Three Countries Unite Efforts for Rail Transport: Sofia - Thessaloniki by 2027
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania are committing to a joint railway project, aiming to connect citizens, strengthen trade, and enhance defense. High-quality passenger rail transport between Sofia and Thessaloniki is planned by 2027.
Important for drivers: What you need to know about vignettes in 2026
The validity of hundreds of thousands of vignettes is about to expire. API reminds of important changes and prices of vignettes in 2026, including the introduction of a one-day vignette and changes in fees for heavy vehicles.
Road Conditions: Current Information on Restrictions and Repairs on Roads in Bulgaria
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria: restrictions, repairs, and winter conditions. Road surfaces are mostly wet, with icy patches in some places. Rain is falling in some regions.
Road conditions: Current information on restrictions and repairs in Bulgaria
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria, including restrictions, repairs and warnings for wet or icy sections. Recommendations for increased caution and detour routes.
Traffic at the borders: Queues at border crossings with Turkey, blockades on the border with Serbia
Border crossing congestion: Queues at border crossings with Turkey, restrictions on freight traffic on the border with Serbia, and changes to border crossings with Greece and North Macedonia.
Road Conditions: Current Restrictions and Road Repairs in Bulgaria
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria: restrictions, repairs, and winter conditions. Advice for drivers on increased caution and detour routes.
15 km Queue of Trucks at the Border with Turkey: Problems at Kapitan Andreevo Border Crossing
A queue of over 15 kilometers of trucks has formed on the Maritsa highway before the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing. The traffic problem has been ongoing for a week, with a record number of trucks processed in the last 24 hours. Bulgarian and Turkish customs officials are discussing measures to speed up processing.
Blockade of border checkpoints: what Bulgarian carriers need to know
Starting tomorrow, carriers from Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina are blocking border checkpoints due to the introduction of the 90/180 rule. What does this mean for the Bulgarian transport sector, and what are the expected consequences?
Transport Committee Passes Amendments to Road Traffic Act: Cameras and Electric Scooters
The Transport and Communications Committee approved in its first reading a bill amending the Road Traffic Act, concerning the use of traffic control cameras and the registration of electric scooters. The bill provides for the introduction of a clear legal framework for the installation of cameras and the creation of a unified system for scooter registration.
Road Conditions: Current Information on Restrictions and Repairs in Bulgaria (updated)
This information provides current information on road conditions in Bulgaria, including traffic restrictions and repairs on major road arteries. Valid for today.
Burgas Municipality Introduces Monthly Transport Passes for Students at €1
Burgas Municipality is introducing a new measure to support students: monthly transport passes for 1 euro with unlimited travel. The measure is part of the demographic development program and aims to encourage young people and promote "green" mobility. The measure is expected to come into effect on March 1, 2026.
Attention, Drivers! API Warns of Winter Conditions and Precipitation
API warns drivers about expected snowfall, icing conditions, and rain in certain areas. Increased caution and preparation for winter conditions are recommended.
Road Conditions: Current Restrictions and Roadworks in Bulgaria
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria: restrictions, roadworks, and warnings for drivers. Light snow, reduced visibility, and temporary traffic measures.
Road Conditions in Bulgaria: Current Restrictions and Repairs (updated)
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria. Traffic restrictions due to repairs and other causes, including the weather forecast.