Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Large-scale repair of Danube Bridge: Modernization with care for traffic and safety
A key infrastructure project is renovating a 320-meter section of the bridge between Bulgaria and Romania, preserving the artistic elements and ensuring safe vehicle movement.
New Yambol-Lesovo Railway Line: Study Completed
NRIC announced the completion of a pre-investment study for a new 71-kilometer railway line from Yambol to Lesovo, part of the EU's TEN-T network.
Repairs on Hemus Highway: RIA Announces Important Activities in August
RIA reports on repair works on Hemus Highway between August 14 and 18. Roadside vegetation will be removed, and drivers are urged to exercise increased caution.
Attention: Temporary Changes on "Struma" Highway at "Bineka" Interchange
Drivers must be extremely careful when passing through km 59 of Struma Highway, where road infrastructure renovation activities are ongoing.
Temporary restrictions in the "Golemo Buchino" tunnel on the Struma Motorway during August
Road Infrastructure Agency informs drivers about planned night activities for cleaning and painting of a tunnel tube, which will affect traffic towards Kulata.
Temporary Movement in Shiroka Laka: Special Dawn-Check on August 14th
A road section in the village of Shiroka Laka will be partially closed to traffic on the evening of August 14th due to a ceremonial event related to commemorating fallen soldiers.
Temporary suspension of the electronic road toll system on August 12
The National Toll Management informs drivers about a brief technical maintenance of the electronic route card system, which will take place tomorrow evening.
Important Changes in Traffic on Road I-6: Temporary Restrictions for Drivers
The Road Infrastructure Agency informs about upcoming marking activities on the road section between Gyueshevo and Radomir, which will affect traffic from August 12 to 14.
Important road repair limits traffic to Sofia in Blagoevgrad
The Road Infrastructure Agency is introducing temporary restrictions on Road I-1/E79 due to necessary repair activities affecting a 2.4-kilometer section in an urban area.
Intense Traffic at Bulgarian Border Crossings - Current Road Situation
Detailed overview of traffic and movement at Bulgarian border checkpoints with Turkey, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Greece, including repair activities and introduced temporary regimes.
Free Wi-Fi in seven key railway stations in Bulgaria: Digital revolution for passengers
The National Railway Infrastructure Company has launched a large-scale project to introduce free internet at the largest railway stations serving millions of passengers annually.
New metro trains arrive in Sofia: Czech technology with high comfort and safety
Sofia is modernizing the metro with eight new trains from Czech production, which will improve transport service and shorten intervals between trains on lines 1, 2, and 4.
Summer Traffic: Important Restrictions for Trucks on the Trakia Highway
The Road Infrastructure Agency introduces temporary restrictions for trucks over 12 tons on the Trakia highway during weekends, aimed at increasing road safety during the summer season.
BDZ launches double valuation: Leva and euro in a unified ticket format
The national railway carrier is introducing parallel price labeling in two currencies, anticipating a gradual transition to euro payments in 2026.
Transport Collapse on the Varna-Burgas Road: Kilometer-Long Traffic Jam near Ravda
The summer tourist season caused massive traffic congestion along the coast, with hundreds of cars blocked in the area of Ravda heading towards Nessebar.