Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Average Speed Control: New Rules for 22 Risky Sections
The National Toll Administration is introducing average speed control on 22 risky road sections starting September 6. The goal is to reduce accidents.
Traffic changes on the Struma Motorway due to nighttime maintenance
Traffic on the Struma Motorway in the «Malo Buchino» tunnel towards Sofia will be stopped tonight for maintenance, with traffic rerouted in both directions.
Heavy Traffic at the Borders: Delays, Repairs, and Closed Roads
Intense traffic and delays are observed at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint and the borders with Romania. There are closed roads and ongoing repair work.
Changes at Burgasbus for September 6: timetables and working hours
Burgasbus announces changes to timetables and ticket office working hours for September 6. See which points will be open and what the schedule is.
Repair of Trakia Motorway and Trayanovi Vrata Tunnel for Two Consecutive Nights
_Trakia_ Motorway will be temporarily closed at night for the repair of the Trayanovi Vrata Tunnel in the direction of Burgas. Traffic will be two-way in the opposite tube.
Burgasbus stops bus line 17A connecting Meden Rudnik and Kraimorie
The municipal carrier "Burgasbus" is discontinuing bus line 17A for the autumn-winter season due to reduced demand. The line connected the Meden Rudnik residential complex with the Kraimorie neighborhood.
Derailed Train near Kalitinovo: Incident on the Burgas-Sofia Railway Line
A passenger train derailed near Kalitinovo, close to Stara Zagora. There are no reports of casualties, but the incident caused a disruption in traffic.
Changes to Pomorie Public Transport: New Routes and Schedules
Starting September 1, 2025, changes to bus lines 1, 2, and 4 will come into effect in Pomorie, affecting routes and schedules.
IARA Buys New Patrol Boats for Enhanced Maritime Control
IARA will acquire seven new patrol boats for 2.9 million leva under a European project to enhance control over fisheries and the protection of the Black Sea.
Upgrading the Plovdiv-Burgas Railway Lines: Zimnitsa and Straldzha Stations
The rehabilitation of the Zimnitsa and Straldzha railway stations has been completed, increasing the safety and speed of train traffic on the Plovdiv-Burgas line.
Traffic at the Border: Difficulties at Kapitan Andreevo and Kalotina
Difficult traffic and queues at the Kapitan Andreevo and Kalotina border crossing points. The Oryahovo – Bechet ferry is suspended, and the Rudozem – Xanthi road is closed.
Modernization of the Sofia-Burgas Railway Line: Progress on the Key Tunnel
Minister Karadzhov inspected the construction of the Kostenets-Septemvri railway line, which is part of the Sofia-Burgas project. The completion of the tunnel is nearing.
Toll System Update: What Drivers Need to Know
The National Toll Authority announces a two-day update to the electronic road toll system. Problems may occur when purchasing vignettes.
Traffic restored on "Trakia" motorway after incident
Traffic on the "Trakia" motorway in the direction of Burgas has been fully restored after a temporary disruption. The incident occurred at the 26th kilometer.
TEEN BOOM FEST: Additional public transport for the festival in Burgas
The Municipality of Burgas is providing additional night public transport for the visitors of TEEN BOOM FEST 2025, which will take place on August 23 and 24.