Temporary traffic restrictions for heavy goods vehicles

In order to ensure a safer and smoother journey during busy days, the Road Infrastructure Agency is introducing a movement restriction for heavy goods vehicles over 12 tonnes on:

  • Trakia Motorway
  • Struma Motorway
  • Road I-1 through the Kresna Gorge
The ban enters into force on Friday (July 17) from 16:00 to 23:00 and on Sunday (July 19) from 15:30 to 22:00 in both directions.

Reversible traffic near Simitli

To facilitate traffic through the Kresna Gorge, a reversible traffic organization is being introduced in the area of Simitli:

  • Friday: two lanes towards Kulata.
  • Sunday: two lanes towards Sofia.

Exceptions to the ban

The restriction does not apply to:

  • Buses
  • Vehicles carrying dangerous goods
  • Live animals
  • Perishable food products
  • Specialized rendering vehicles
  • Road maintenance vehicles

Traffic Police urge drivers to drive carefully, observe speed limits, and not use the emergency lane for overtaking.