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title: "Queues Up to 8 km at Promachon: Heavy Traffic Delays from Greece to Sofia"
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# Queues Up to 8 km at Promachon: Heavy Traffic Delays from Greece to Sofia

22.09.2026 16:44    [Mira Kurhanska](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/authors)     Editor: [Andrii Kurhanskyi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/authors)    P26 - Travel

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Significant traffic delays are reported along the route from Greece to Sofia. Drivers report the formation of long queues since the afternoon on the main E-79 highway and the Struma motorway. Traffic is moving in intermittent surges with frequent stops, and many motorists are already considering alternative routes.

##### Situation at the Greek-Bulgarian Border:

The most severe delays occur before entering Bulgaria. At the final toll station in the Promachon area, the queue reached **8 kilometers** in length. Such massive congestion means very slow progress and prolonged waiting times to cross the border.

According to drivers, this is not a short-term issue—the column moves in jerks with pauses. During peak hours, the time required to pass through the customs station can increase significantly. It is recommended to be prepared for long waits and monitor the traffic situation in real-time.

##### Delays on Bulgarian Territory:

Traffic problems do not end after crossing the border. On Bulgarian territory, delays occur in the Kresna area, where traffic thickens and speed drops significantly. This forces many drivers to seek detour routes through neighboring villages.

##### Tips for Travelers:

If you are planning this route, prepare for substantial delays. Plan rest breaks, allow sufficient travel time, and constantly [check information about the crossing situation](https://nakordoni.eu/uk/stat/19/12) before departure.

When choosing alternative routes, drive carefully and adhere to local restrictions. Remember that during peak hours, detour roads can also become congested. As the season gradually draws to a close, the current situation represents one of the final periods of heavy traffic in this direction.

*Source: nakordoni.eu Traffic Monitoring*

**See also:**

- [Queues build at Bulgaria’s key borders as summer transit…](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-31/kalotina-kapitan-andreevo-queues-bulgaria-borders)
- [Kalotina and Kapitan Andreevo: heavy traffic this morning](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-02/kalotina-kapitan-andreevo-heavy-morning-traffic)
- [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 06.06–12.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-05/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-24)

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