Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Verification of ground operators at Sofia "Vasil Levski" Airport
The Civil Aviation Administration has launched an extraordinary inspection of the three main ground operators working at Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia. The inspection is by order of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov and will be conducted until June 13, in order to ensure quality and fast service for passengers and their luggage before the active summer season.
The Danube Bridge near Ruse will be closed for expansion joint repair during the night of June 12.
From 8 pm on June 12 to 4 am on June 13, traffic on the Danube Bridge in Ruse will be suspended for emergency repairs to an expansion joint in the unrenovated section of the structure. The repair work is necessary to ensure the safety of travelers until the major bridge renovation begins.
Recovery of traffic on road III-866 Mihalkovo - Krichim after heavy rainfall
The traffic for all vehicles on road III-866 Mihalkovo - Krichim between km 73 and km 81 is being restored from June 5, 2025. This is necessary after the destruction of part of the retaining wall at km 79 due to heavy rains between May 10 and 14. The Road Infrastructure Agency is taking urgent action to restore the section, including design, construction and supervision.
The Ministry guarantees passability on the Mezdra-Botevgrad road until the end of June.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, assured that the deadline for ensuring passability on the road between Mezdra and Botevgrad will be met. The landslide problems are delaying the repair work, but the Road Infrastructure Agency and the Directorate for National Construction Supervision are working hard to eliminate them effectively.
Road repairs in Northwestern Bulgaria are progressing according to plan.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, inspected the construction activities on key road sections in the region. Progress in the work is reported, despite the problems with landslides, with the aim of completing the projects by the end of June and the beginning of July.
Repair activities on the main highway in Burgas region
Agency "Road Infrastructure" announces the repair of a 3-kilometer section of the "Trakia" motorway in Burgas region. Traffic will only be carried out in the overtaking lane, while the active and emergency lanes will be closed for passage. The repair work is expected to be completed by June 11.
Road repair of 13 km of a third-class road Haskovo - Mineralni bani starts on June 6
On June 6, repair work will begin on 13 km of third-class road III-806, connecting Haskovo and Mineralni bani. Traffic will be carried out in one lane at a time, regulated by road signs and signalmen. The repair activities include replacement of the pavement, improvement of drainage, and installation of road infrastructure, and are expected to be completed by August 2027.
Night cleaning of Vitinya tunnel and repair of Hemus motorway in the direction of Sofia
The movement on the Hemus Motorway (AM "Hemus") in the direction of Varna and Sofia will be restricted on June 6 for the purpose of carrying out repair activities. During the night, the Vitinya Tunnel will be cleaned, and during the day, a section between the 65th and 66th kilometers in the direction of Sofia will be repaired.
The "Daskalovo" road junction on the "Struma" motorway will be cleaned during the night.
From 10:00 pm on June 4 to 4:00 am on June 5, activities will be carried out to clean the pavement of the "Daskalovo" interchange on the Struma Motorway. Traffic will be phased in two lanes, and drivers are urged to exercise increased caution and comply with the restrictions.
Road repair works on the water supply and sewerage network are closing an intersection in the capital.
Due to repair work on the water supply and sewerage network on Georgi Shaguenov Street in Sofia, the intersection of this street with Antim I Street will be closed to traffic from 11:00 am on June 3 to June 5, 2025. Citizens are urged to comply with the temporary traffic management in the area.
The Ministry of Transport has launched a public discussion on the award of passenger rail services.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a draft for the determination of the conditions for the selection of carriers for the provision of passenger rail transport in the country. It is planned that the railway network will be divided into three regions, with each being served by a corresponding regional depot. The contracts will be for a term of 12 years, and the procedure for their conclusion will be announced by the end of July 2025.
Repair of joints on Struma Motorway in the direction of Sofia
On June 5 and 6, repair work will be carried out on the expansion joints at the 45th km of the "Struma" motorway in the direction of Sofia. Drivers are urged to drive carefully and obey the traffic rules.
Integrated management system for BDZh (Bulgarian Railways) with international certificates
The Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) have an integrated management system certified according to the international standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. These certificates attest to the high quality of services, environmental responsibility and safety of the working environment in the company.
Temporary restriction of traffic on road I-5 for the holding of the traditional Rose Festival
On June 8, 2025, traffic will be restricted on a section of motorway I-5 between Gabrovo and Kazanlak for the holding of the "Rozobar" ritual as part of the annual Rose Festival. Traffic will be diverted to alternative routes, and drivers are urged to follow the instructions of the traffic police.
Repair activities on the Hemus Motorway in Sofia region require temporary traffic restrictions.
Repair work will be carried out on three sections of the "Hemus" motorway in Sofia region on June 3 and 4. Traffic will be redirected to one lane, and some lanes will be temporarily closed. Drivers are urged to obey speed limits and avoid risky maneuvers to ensure the safety of all travelers.