Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Road Conditions: Current Information on Restrictions and Repairs (Comprehensive Overview)
Current road conditions in Bulgaria: Restrictions, repairs, and traffic conditions, covering motorways, main roads, and regional restrictions.
Restoration of the Bulgaria-Ukraine Railway Link: New Opportunities for Freight Transportation
The transport ministers of Bulgaria and Ukraine discussed the restoration of the railway link and the expansion of logistics routes in Eastern Europe. Issues such as the registration of buses in E-CHERGA and traffic violations were also discussed.
Road Conditions in Bulgaria: Restrictions and Repair Works (Current Analysis)
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria. Traffic restrictions on motorways and the national road network, as well as information on repair works. Recommendations for drivers and safe travel.
Road Conditions in Bulgaria: Restrictions and Roadworks
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria: temperature conditions, road surface conditions, traffic restrictions, and planned repairs on the national road network. Hazardous sections, recommendations for drivers.
Planned Activities in the Road Toll Collection System - Possible Difficulties
The National Toll Administration informs about planned work to update the electronic road toll collection system, which will cause difficulties in purchasing route maps and vignettes. Drivers are urged to plan their trips in advance.
Road Conditions in Bulgaria: Current Information on Restrictions and Roadworks
Current road conditions in Bulgaria: Temperatures, road conditions, signage, and restrictions on motorways, main roads, and third-class roads. Information from API.
Protests in public transport: Varna blocked due to demands for salary increases
Employees in public transport are starting protests in several cities, the largest of which is in Varna. Trade unions are demanding a 5% increase in salaries through the budget extension law and are warning of an escalation of the protests if their demands are not heard.
Traffic Information - March 9, 2026 - Current Restrictions
Traffic information as of March 9, 2026
GullivAir Operates Special Flight to Dubai for Repatriation of Bulgarians
The airline GullivAir is organizing a repatriation flight from Dubai to Sofia to bring back Bulgarian citizens. The flight will depart from Sofia at 13:30 and land at Sofia Airport around 03:30 on March 7, 2026.
Wizz Air Suspends Flights to the Middle East and Increases Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh
Wizz Air is temporarily suspending flights to Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amman, and Saudi Arabia due to the situation in the Middle East. To assist affected passengers, the airline is increasing flights to Sharm el-Sheikh from March 6th.
Road Conditions: Restrictions and Repairs on Roads in Bulgaria
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria. Restrictions for vehicles, repairs, and temporary traffic organization. Including restrictions for heavy goods vehicles on highways for March 3rd.
Travel Chaos: Military Actions in the Middle East Disrupt Airlines
Airline stock prices fall after extended flight suspensions in the Middle East due to military actions. Thousands of passengers are stranded, major airports are affected, and global airlines are suspending services.
Toll Tax Increase Postponed Indefinitely
The caretaker government postponed the increase in toll taxes, which was supposed to come into effect from March 1, 2026, to avoid tension around March 3. Carriers signaled a serious price increase, especially for buses.
Airlines suspend flights due to escalation in the Middle East: Which flights have been cancelled?
Tensions in the Middle East lead to the cancellation of flights by a number of airlines. "Bulgaria Air", Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, British Airways and others are suspending flights to and from Israel, Iran, Dubai and other destinations. Analysis of the situation and the affected flights.
Repair of Trakia Motorway in Burgas Region: Traffic Restrictions from March 5th
From March 5th, repairs begin on the carriageway towards Burgas, 6 km from the Trakia Motorway in the Burgas region. Traffic will be two-way on the carriageway towards Sofia. The reconstruction includes road surfacing and embankments. The estimated completion date is mid-June 2026.