Traffic on the Trakia Highway toward Sofia will face temporary full halts four times daily this week due to ongoing repair works, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) announced. The controlled stoppages are aimed at managing congestion and ensuring safety during the construction process.
According to the RIA, the traffic closures will take place from Monday to Thursday between kilometer markers 24 and 33. Vehicles will be stopped completely at 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, and 18:00, with each halt lasting approximately 30 minutes.
These measures are intended to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles through the repaired section and to prevent long queues from forming.
Drivers are being urged to plan their trips carefully and allow additional travel time. The RIA also reminded motorists to obey posted signs and temporary traffic arrangements during the repair period. “We are working to minimize inconvenience to drivers while ensuring the road’s safety and quality,” the agency stated.
To ease congestion, drivers traveling between Sofia and Plovdiv are advised to consider alternative routes such as the Sub-Balkan road connecting Sofia and Karlovo, or the Ihtiman–Samokov road.
Depending on traffic conditions, the Traffic Police may introduce additional measures to regulate vehicle movement and reduce waiting times along the affected stretch.
Repair works are also in progress on three other sections of the Trakia Highway, including areas within the districts of Pazardzhik, Stara Zagora, and Sliven. In these zones, one lane remains closed while traffic in both directions is temporarily diverted to the opposite lane where no construction is ongoing.
To further enhance safety and maintain traffic flow, restrictions on heavy goods vehicles over 12 tons will continue every Sunday until the end of October. These limitations will apply between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the direction of Sofia, specifically from the Stara Zagora junction to the capital.
Meanwhile, the RIA confirmed the completion of roadworks on the Burgas-bound lane between kilometers 90 and 98 in the Pazardzhik region.
The renovated stretch now includes new asphalt, improved drainage, upgraded signage, and modern safety barriers. These enhancements are expected to improve driving comfort and reduce accident risks along one of Bulgaria’s busiest highways.
The Trakia Highway, a key route linking Sofia with Burgas on the Black Sea coast, remains vital for both domestic and international transport. The RIA emphasized that the ongoing works are part of a broader infrastructure improvement program aimed at boosting road safety and travel efficiency across the country.
Motorists are advised to stay updated on traffic conditions through official RIA announcements and to exercise patience as the repair efforts continue throughout the week.