Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Repair activities on the Trakia Motorway require temporary traffic restrictions in the direction of Sofia.
Due to the need to apply horizontal markings, traffic on the Trakia Motorway in the section in the Plovdiv region in the direction of Sofia is restricted. Drivers must comply with the temporary traffic organization and drive with increased caution.
Burgas and Gdansk are expanding their partnership, focusing on connectivity and tourism.
Representatives of the Pomeranian Voivodeship and the city of Gdansk visited Burgas in June 2023, signing a number of bilateral cooperation agreements. Now a delegation from Burgas will visit Gdansk to mark the opening of the new season of direct flights between the two cities, which will start on June 2, 2025. The development of air connectivity is a key factor in promoting tourism, business, cultural and academic contacts.
Rail passengers in the EU receive strengthened protection of their rights
Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council on rail passengers' rights and obligations entered into force on 3 December 2009. This regulation guarantees the rights of passengers and improves the quality and efficiency of rail services. It regulates the rights of passengers, including the provision of information, accessibility for people with disabilities, compensation for delays and cancellations of trains.
Road repair activities on Motorway I-5 between Stara Zagora and Kazanlak
The Road Infrastructure Agency is undertaking repair activities on the 5-kilometer section of Motorway I-5 between Stara Zagora and Zmeyovo, with the aim of improving traffic safety. Traffic will be two-way in the lane towards Kazanlak, and after the completion of the repairs, it will shift to the lane towards Stara Zagora.
Changes in the route of bus line No. 9 due to repair work
The management of the city transport operator "Bургасбус" announces a temporary change in the route of bus line No. 9 due to construction and repair work on Odrin Street in Burgas. The buses will pass through an alternative route, and the "Otets Paisiy" stop will not be served.
Repair activities on the Danube Bridge near Ruse are entering a new phase
The assembly of a solid reinforced concrete barrier has started in the next 320-meter section of the Danube Bridge near Ruse. The activities include the demolition of the existing pavement, the removal of the sidewalk block, and the dismantling of the road systems. Traffic will continue in both directions on the lane where no work is being carried out.
Ultramarathon in Shiroka Luka restricts movement for half an hour
The ultramarathon event will take place on May 31 in the village of Shiroka Laka, which will temporarily restrict traffic on the Smolyan - Shiroka Laka - Devin road. The traffic police will regulate the traffic, and drivers are urged to drive carefully and not use the emergency lanes.
The Municipality of Nessebar is completing a large-scale reconstruction of a key street in the tourist region.
The renovation of "First" Street in Nessebar has been completed, with two reconstruction and one repair stage carried out. The next stage is the reconstruction of the section to Sunny Beach, including the construction of a local lane, landscaping, sidewalks, and new lighting. The goal is to improve the transport accessibility and competitiveness of the area.
Alternative routes for travel in the direction Sofia-Plovdiv-Burgas during construction work on the Trakia Motorway.
The Road Infrastructure Agency recommends to drivers of motor vehicles traveling on the Sofia-Plovdiv-Burgas route to use alternative routes during the ongoing repair work on the Trakia Motorway. The I-8 Sofia-Pazardzhik-Plovdiv and I-6 Sofia-Burgas roads are offered as more suitable options for safe and comfortable travel.
"Trakia" Motorway with restricted traffic for geodetic surveying
From May 27 to May 29, traffic on the "Trakia" motorway in the direction of Burgas between the 55th and 63rd kilometers will be restricted due to geodetic surveying. The temporary traffic organization is necessary to ensure the safety of drivers during the upcoming road surface repair.
The Transport Minister Grozdan Karadzhov reveals strict measures to increase road safety.
Grozdан Karadjov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, reveals details about the actions taken to improve discipline and reduce traffic incidents. He also comments on the upcoming introduction of the toll system, as well as the readiness of the post offices for the exchange of leva to euros.
The Danube Bridge in Ruse with a renovated section towards Romania, followed by the repair of a section towards Bulgaria.
The repair of a 413-meter section of the Danube Bridge near Ruse in the direction of Romania has been completed. Renewal of a 320-meter section of the facility in the direction of Bulgaria is scheduled to begin, according to the approved schedule of repair activities. Traffic will be two-way in the lane where work is not being carried out.
Road safety: Large-scale cleaning of tunnels on major highways in Bulgaria
The Road Infrastructure Agency is undertaking intensive activities to clean the tunnels on the Hemus, Trakia, and Struma motorways in order to increase traffic safety. The work is being carried out mainly at night to avoid disrupting traffic, and will continue until the end of June.
Sofia Without Ground Transport for a Third Day — Drivers Extend Protest
Public buses, trams, and trolleys remain suspended due to an ongoing wage dispute. The metro runs with more trains and reduced intervals