Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Train schedule changes for train #2616 from Varna to Sofia
Effective June 15, the movement of fast train No. 2616 on the Gorna Oryahovitsa - Sofia North section will be discontinued. Passengers heading to Sofia will be served by international fast train No. 461 departing from Bucharest.
Bulgarian airlines received a recommendation to suspend flights to the Middle East.
The Bulgarian Civil Aviation Administration has called on local airlines to suspend their flights to the Middle East region due to the increasing instability in the area. Airlines must assess the risk and present their decision by mid-June.
The Road Infrastructure Agency secures 14 of the 36 high-risk road sections
The Road Infrastructure Agency has completed the safety measures on 14 out of the 36 road sections identified as risky due to a concentration of traffic accidents. The activities include pavement repair, installation of road signs and markings, as well as other measures to improve safety on these sections.
Repair activities on the "Trakia" highway are restricting traffic towards Sofia.
From June 16 to 18, traffic on Trakia Motorway between km 145 and km 149 in the direction of Sofia will be limited to one lane to carry out repair work on the asphalt surface. Drivers are urged to comply with the speed limit and not to undertake risky maneuvers to ensure the safety of all travelers.
Important road markings on road II-99 Burgas-Tsarevo
On June 16 and 17, activities will be carried out to lay road markings on a section of road II-99 between Burgas and Tsarevo. Drivers must drive carefully and follow the signs in place.
European funding secured for key sections of the "Ruse-Veliko Tarnovo" motorway
The Monitoring Committee of the "Transport Connectivity" Program 2021–2027 approved funding for two important sections of the "Ruse-Veliko Tarnovo" motorway - the Ruse-Byala section and the Byala bypass. The total value of the investment is close to 2 billion leva, with over half being non-refundable EU funds. The projects will increase the capacity, safety, and connectivity in Northern Bulgaria.
Maintenance of the joints of the A4 "Struma" motorway in the Kyustendil region during the next week
During the period June 16-20, warranty maintenance of the joints of three facilities on the "Struma" motorway in Kyustendil region will be carried out. Traffic will be limited to one lane, and drivers must drive carefully and follow the temporary signage.
The passage through the "Petrohan" pass is temporarily restricted for heavy vehicles.
From June 16 to July 11, 2025, the movement of trucks over 3.5 tons through the "Petrohan" pass will be restricted at certain hours and days to facilitate the travel of local residents. Alternative routes for heavy-duty vehicles are also planned.
Temporary restriction of traffic on the Hemus Motorway for the removal of vegetation
During the period of June 16-19, the overtaking lane between km 2 and km 15 of the Hemus Motorway in the direction of Varna will be restricted to improve visibility in the section. Drivers are urged to drive carefully and observe the restrictions.
Repair activities on the Trakia Motorway in Pazardzhik and Sliven regions - two-way traffic and temporary restrictions
The Road Infrastructure Agency announces the completion of asphalt works on the section of the Trakia Motorway in Pazardzhik region. From June 13, traffic will be two-way on the repaired lane towards Burgas. Repair activities continue on sections from Sofia to Burgas, with temporary restrictions and traffic organization being introduced.
Repair activities on the Struma Motorway require careful driving.
The repair of the 3rd kilometer of the "Struma" motorway in the direction of Blagoevgrad continues. Traffic is being carried out in the overtaking lane, while the active and emergency lanes are closed. The repair work will continue until June 14, and the Road Infrastructure Agency calls on drivers to follow the safety rules.
Bulgarian national revival figures inspire new locomotives of the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ)
The new locomotives of BDZh will bear the names of famous Bulgarian Revival figures who contributed to the development of rail transport in the country. The initiative is a continuation of a previous project, with each locomotive containing a QR code linked to the respective historical figure.
Repair activities on a key Sofia node are restricting traffic in June.
During the period June 16-28, a gradual restriction of movement will be introduced at the "Botevgradsko Shose" road junction in Sofia, connecting the Sofia ring road and the Northern High-Speed Tangent. Roadway repair activities require the closure of the outer lanes of the right carriageway in two sections of the junction.
Landslides on the Hemus Motorway in Lovech Region impose temporary traffic restrictions
The collapse of slopes continues in a 9-kilometer section of the Hemus motorway towards Varna, in the Lovech region. Traffic will be temporarily restricted and diverted to bypass routes to carry out the necessary repair activities and ensure the safety of travelers.
An agreement has been reached to complete the Struma Motorway without damaging the Kresna Gorge.
After an active dialogue and signing of agreements between state institutions and environmental organizations, the complaints have been withdrawn and the legal proceedings related to the construction of the last section of the "Struma" Motorway through the Kresna Gorge have been terminated. The reached agreement aims to permanently divert transit traffic outside the gorge, while preserving the I-1 (E79) road for local use.