MAE: Traffic restrictions for trucks in Bulgaria, between August 4 and 6, due to high temperatures

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) warns Romanian citizens that, from August 4 to 6, 2026, between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM, the circulation of trucks exceeding 20 tons will be restricted in the Republic of Bulgaria due to high temperatures.

The restrictions apply on the highways "Trakia", "Struma", "Maritsa" and "Evropa", as well as on certain sections of the "Hemus" highway, in the regions of Sofia, Lovech, Targovishte, Shumen and Varna. Restrictions will also be imposed on sections of national roads, including I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, I-5, I-6 and I-7, as well as on second-class roads. Exceptions to these restrictions will be made for trucks transporting perishable food, goods requiring temperature-controlled conditions, live animals, and hazardous materials.