Weekend heavy traffic restrictions

To improve safety and facilitate travel, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) is introducing temporary restrictions for heavy goods vehicles over 12 tons. The measures affect the "Trakia" and "Struma" motorways, as well as the road section through the Kresna Gorge (from the "Simitli" junction to the "Kulata" border crossing).

The restriction is in effect today, from 16:00 to 20:00, for trucks traveling towards Sofia.

Who is exempt from the restrictions?

The ban does not apply to vehicles performing:

  • Public passenger transport;
  • Transport of dangerous goods (ADR);
  • Transport of live animals, perishable food products, and temperature-controlled goods;
  • Specialized trucks of road maintenance companies.

Reversible traffic near Simitli

To facilitate the return of tourists from Bansko and the region, reversible traffic will be organized in the Simitli area: two lanes for those traveling towards Sofia and one towards Kulata.

Drivers can monitor road traffic in real-time through the interactive map of the RIA and the National Toll Administration. The RIA reminds drivers not to use emergency lanes for overtaking and to drive with increased caution.