Overview
On the morning of October 1, the most difficult situation at the exit from Bulgaria to Turkey was reported at the "Kapitan Andreevo" and "Lesovo" border crossing points. According to the General Directorate "Border Police", queues of trucks have formed there. Traffic on other routes proceeds without significant complications.
Border Situation
- Bulgaria:
- Kapitan Andreevo, Lesovo (to Turkey): truck queues
- Romania, Greece, Serbia, North Macedonia: traffic in normal mode
- Makaza, Zlatograd, Rudozem, Ivaylovgrad: passenger cars and minibuses up to 3.5t only
- Kulata, Ilinden, Kapitan Petko Voyvoda: buses and trucks also allowed
- Danube Ferries: The Oryahovo–Bechet and Svishtov–Zimnicea ferry lines are temporarily suspended due to low water levels in the Danube. This may increase the load on bridges and other crossings to Romania, so plan your route in advance.
Motorway Repairs
- A1 "Trakia": speed limit up to 100 km/h on certain sections due to road marking application; increased attention required near Muhovo towards Burgas
- A2 "Hemus": two-way traffic in the Varna-bound lane between km 418+900 and km 421+543; traffic to Sofia shifted to the opposite lane between km 350 and km 363; two lanes in each direction in the "Topli Dol" tunnel
- A3 "Struma": slope cleaning, temporary traffic scheme near the "Daskalovo" junction
- A5 "Maritsa": alternating single lane due to pavement repairs
- Karnobat–Aytos: single lane, 50 km/h speed limit
- Obzor–Banya: single lane traffic due to asphalt repairs
The API Road Agency urges drivers to strictly obey temporary signs and speed limits.
Additional Information
Starting at 11:00, siren systems with voice accompaniment will be tested in Sofia, Burgas, Varna, Plovdiv, Ruse, and other cities, as well as in the 30-kilometer zone around the Kozloduy NPP — this is a training exercise, not an alert. Strong winds and rain are expected in the mountains, so driving on mountain roads requires extra caution.
Source: nakordoni.eu — Border Crossing News | Updated: 01.10.2026
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