Heavy Traffic at the Borders: Delays, Repairs, and Closed Roads

On Wednesday morning, around 6:00 a.m., an intense flow of vehicles was observed at key border checkpoints, causing significant delays for travelers. According to current information from the General Directorate of _Border Police_ (GDGP), the movement of passenger cars is particularly heavy at the _Kapitan Andreevo_ border crossing point (BCP), which serves as the main entry point from Turkey. The situation is similar at all border crossings with Romania, where travelers also need to be patient.

Weather conditions and roadwork further complicate traffic in the region. The ferry platform serving the border crossing between Oryahovo and Bechet has been completely suspended. The reason is the critically low water level of the Danube River, which makes passage on this route impossible. The _Border Police_ warn all drivers to plan their trips through alternative border checkpoints to avoid a dead end.

Another significant challenge for drivers is the ongoing major repair of the Bulgarian section of the Danube Bridge at Ruse. As a result of the large-scale construction activities, a temporary traffic arrangement has been introduced. Passage over the bridge is only possible in one lane, and the traffic flow is manually regulated by employees of the contractor company. This measure inevitably leads to the formation of queues of waiting cars and significantly extends the travel time.

Despite the busy situation on the eastern and northern borders, traffic on the other main routes is within normal limits. As of the time of the information, traffic through all border crossing points with Serbia and the Republic of North Macedonia is proceeding without significant delays or difficulties.

Important information about the road situation is also coming from neighboring countries. The Greek authorities announced that the road to Xanthi via Zlatograd will be closed to all vehicles until September 13, 2025. The reason for this is large-scale repair work on Greek territory. Travelers in this direction are advised to use the border crossing through Makaza as a recommended alternative route.

Additional difficulties are expected on the Rudozem-Xanthi route from the Greek side. Construction work is also being carried out there, and the Greek authorities have placed clearly visible signs indicating that the area is a construction site. Travelers are strictly forbidden from entering the site, which requires increased attention and adherence to the instructions.