Heavy Truck Traffic Restrictions in Bulgaria During the Weekend

This Saturday and Sunday, the movement of trucks over 12 tons will be temporarily restricted on the "Trakia" and "Struma" highways in the areas around the Kresna Gorge. The decision was made to improve road safety and prevent incidents related to illegal overtaking and the formation of long queues of heavy vehicles during peak hours.

On July 3rd – Friday, restrictions will be in place from 16:00 to 23:00 for traffic heading towards Burgas and the Kulata border crossing.

On July 5th – Sunday, the same restrictions will apply from 15:30 to 22:00 for travelers heading to Sofia.

Exceptions to the restrictions include vehicles over 12 tons that carry public transport passengers or dangerous goods, live animals, foodstuffs, as well as specialized slaughterhouse vehicles and road maintenance trucks.

Drivers traveling towards Burgas can use the alternative route along the Sub-Balkan Road I-6. For those heading to the Kulata border crossing, the detour passes through roads II-19 Simitli – Gotse Delchev, III-198, and III-1981, with the routes clarified for greater safety.

Reversible traffic has been arranged in the Simitli area to improve the flow towards tourist destinations like Bansko. On the last working day – Friday, crossing towards Kulata will be served by two lanes, and traffic towards Sofia will be one lane. On Sunday, there will be two lanes for travelers heading to Sofia and one for Kulata.

Traffic in the region is constantly monitored, and if necessary, additional reversible traffic arrangements will be implemented during the holidays.

Source: Телемедиа - новини Пазарджик