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Bulgaria: Heavy Traffic is Expected in the Last of Day of the Holidays

Heavy traffic is expected on the last of the series of holidays on the country's roads.

Repairs are making traffic difficult on some of the country's key roads. The majority of repair works are carried out on the Trakia highway. There are repairs at the 20th, 40th and 120th km of the highway.

Heavy Vehicles Will Be Stopped on Motorways and Congested Roads at Peak Hours during the Whole Summer

Due to expected heavy traffic to the sea during the summer the traffic of heavy vehicles on motorways and congested roads will be stopped at peak hours at the end of the week and on weekends. On 1 June (Saturday), the order for the movement of trucks over 12 tonnes enters into force in the summer months. The aim is to facilitate travel, increase safety and avoid congestion.

Road Designs in Bulgaria will be According to the Intensity of Traffic and Built to Last for Many Years

Road infrastructure in Bulgaria will be designed according to the intensity of traffic for 30 years ahead. This is the new Ordinance on Road Design, which has already been promulgated in the State Gazette, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works announced.

Important Information For Anyone Planning to Travel to East Bulgaria

There will be roadworks in ''Trakia'' Highway, starting from tonight, 26th of July at 21:00 and ending on 27th of July at 5:00, reported BNT.

The movement of vehicles will be limited in the region of Ihtiman.

Traffic will be redirected to local lanes.

The reasons behind this is the dismantling of a pedestrian bridge over the highway.