Temporary restrictions for trucks over 12 tons on the Trakia and Struma motorways

Temporary traffic organization during the weekend

In order to increase safety, the Road Infrastructure Agency is introducing movement restrictions for heavy trucks over 12 tons on Fridays and Sundays. The measures apply to the following sections:

• Trakia Motorway;
• Struma Motorway;
• Road I-1 through the Kresna Gorge (from the "Simitli" junction to the "Kresna" junction).

The restriction aims to reduce the prerequisites for accidents during overtaking and the buildup of vehicle convoys during peak hours.

Alternative routes

Drivers can use the following bypass routes:

• For travelers to and from Burgas – the Sub-Balkan Road I-6.
• For travelers to the Kulata Border Checkpoint – road II-19 Simitli – Gotse Delchev and road III-198.

Important: The restriction does not apply to the transport of dangerous goods (ADR), live animals, perishable foods, and vehicles of road maintenance companies.

Reversible traffic through the Kresna Gorge

To facilitate traffic, reversible movement will be applied:

• Friday: Two lanes towards Kulata, one towards Sofia.
• Sunday: Two lanes towards Sofia, one towards Kulata.

Drivers can monitor traffic congestion in real time via the interactive map of the RIA.