Road Infrastructure Agency
Bulgaria Unveils Ambitious Plans for Dual Highways Connecting Varna to Durankulak and Silistra
Bulgaria is set to embark on the construction of two crucial highways, linking the city of Varna to Durankulak in northeastern Bulgaria and to Silistra on the Danube. The announcement came from Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Andrey Tsekov during an event in Varna.
Traffic Flow Altered: New Year’s Road Changes on Bulgaria’s Hemus Highway
Amid the anticipated surge in holiday travel, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) announced specific traffic alterations for the Hemus Highway on December 29 and 30, aiming to streamline movement and accommodate repair works.
Northern Bulgaria Gears Up for Major Road Infrastructure Investments in 2024"
The Road Infrastructure Agency's ambitious capital program for 2024, totaling EUR 850 million, promises significant advancements for Northern Bulgaria's transportation networks. Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Andrey Tsekov, unveiled plans, emphasizing a budget allocation of over EUR 600 million dedicated to the region's infrastructure projects.
Minister of Regional Development: All the Resources of the State are used to Overcome the Damage caused by the Floods in Bulgaria
"All the institutional resources of the state are harnessed to overcome the damage caused by the floods in Western Bulgaria".
This was said by the Minister of Regional Development Andrey Tsekov and assured that the ministry he leads is ready to help with urgent repairs in the affected settlements:
Due to the Holidays in Bulgaria: No Heavy Trucks on Trakia Highway Today and Tomorrow
Tomorrow and Saturday, in order to facilitate traffic during peak hours, the movement of vehicles over 12 tons will be restricted between the 5th and 23rd kilometers of the Trakia highway in the direction of Burgas, reported the Road Infrastructure Agency.
Bulgaria: Kilometer-Long Queues and Broken-Down Trucks during Heavy Snowfall at the "Predel" Pass
Several heavy-duty trucks are blocked on the Blagoevgrad-Bansko road in the area of the "Predel" pass. The passage is extremely difficult despite the efforts of the teams to clear the heavy snow.
The traffic jam is serious in the Razlog-Bansko direction, where the trucks are stuck, BNR reported.
Bulgaria is Launching Highway "Europa" but without the Last Layer of Asphalt
"We are launching Highway 'Europa' around the New Year, but without the last layer of asphalt." This was stated by the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Shishkov.
Bulgaria: Chain Crash Closed part of Trakia Highway
A chain crash occurred on the Trakia Highway in the area of the 167th km. The signal for the accident was given at 13.25 p.m.
According to initial information, the road accident is between two trucks, a minibus and a car.
So far there are data for one victim, medical assistance is provided.
Bulgaria and North Macedonia will be Connected via another Border Crossing
A new border checkpoint will be built between Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia, the press center of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works announced. The strategic project for the Klepalo border checkpoint between Strumyani and Berovo will provide another link between the two countries and help develop economic co-operation and tourism.
Tragedy on “Struma” Highway: Passenger Bus Caught Fire, Leaving at 45 Dead Including Children
President Radev Expressed Condolences to President of North Macedonia over the Bus Crash
Tragedy on "Struma Motorway". A passenger bus with North Macedonian registration caught fire near the village of Bosnek. Investigators confirmed 45 dead, including children.