Regional Governor of Pazardzhik Calls for Repair of Dangerous Bridge Over the Maritsa

The regional governor of Pazardzhik, Borislav Bogoslovov, has sent a call to regional minister Ivan Shishkov for the immediate start of repairs on the bridge over the Maritsa River. The structure is part of the republican road Sofia – Pazardzhik – Plovdiv and is critical for traffic between the Roma communities and the regional capital, as it is worn and overloaded by traffic. According to experts, the bridge’s foundations are severely compromised, which increases the risk of incidents.

The urgent repair has so far been postponed due to political change and lack of funds. The bridge has four lanes and serves as the only connection for light and heavy traffic between the communities along the Maritsa valley, separating the regions through an important transportation artery. The project’s realization is essential for traffic safety and for unobstructed passage along the heavily loaded route in the country.

Among the priority projects for Pazardzhik Province are also the commissioning of the Luda Yana Reservoir, which should solve the problem of water supply in the Sredna Gora region, as well as the repair and rehabilitation of the republican road connecting the municipalities of Pazardzhik, Strelcha, and Lesichovo. The implementation of urgent measures is expected to be planned for the next year.

Source: БНР Новини