Heavy Goods Vehicles Restricted Over the Weekend

A change in traffic rules for safety and a lighter one for travel during weekends will affect freight trucks over 12 tons on motorways and the road through the Kresna Gorge. On Friday and Sunday afternoon, two-way traffic will be restricted on the A1 Trakia Motorway, the A1 Struma Motorway, and the I-1 road through the defile in the Simitli to Kulata border checkpoint section.

The aim of the temporary restriction is to reduce road-side concerns about improper overtaking and the formation of a convoy of heavy trucks during peak hours when many people head to the Black Sea coast.

On Friday, July 24, the restriction will apply from 16:00 to 23:00. On Sunday, July 26, the restriction time is from 15:30 to 22:00. During the ban, drivers of freight trucks over 12 t traveling to or from Burgas may use the alternative route along the Sub-Balkan road I-6.

For travelers to the Kulata border checkpoint, the detour is Simitli – Goce Delchev – the I-1 junction with II-19 in Simitli, to the intersection with III-198 in Goce Delchev, along III-198 to the intersection with III-1981 in Chuchuligovo and along III-1981 to the intersection with I-1 in Kulata and back.

All other sections of the republic road network remain accessible while adhering to the current traffic organization.

The restriction does not apply to road transport vehicles over 12 t performing public passenger transport, as well as for motor vehicles carrying dangerous goods (ADR), live animals, perishable foods, and temperature-controlled goods, as well as specialized carcass disposal trucks and vehicles of road-maintenance companies.

To facilitate traffic there will also be reversible traffic in the Simitli area. With this measure, traffic to Bansko and other tourist destinations will be made safer. On Friday, the last working day, traffic to Kulata will be in two lanes, and to Sofia in one. On Sunday, traffic to Sofia will be in two lanes, and to Kulata in one. Traffic intensity is continuously monitored, and if necessary, reversible traffic may be introduced on additional weekend days.

Source: Telenews