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Traffic is heavy at several border checkpoints with Romania and Greece, the Border Police said on its website on Thursday. At the Bulgarian-Romanian border, traffic is congested for trucks at the Vidin, Kardam, and Durankulak checkpoints.

Due to extensive repairs on the Bulgarian side of the Danube Bridge in Ruse, a single-lane traffic management system controlled by traffic lights has been put into effect temporarily. Besides the Ruse checkpoint, drivers in the area have alternative options, including the Silistra, Kardam, Durankulak, Kainardzha, and Krushari checkpoints. Kainardzha and Krushari operate from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily and do not allow freight vehicles, the Border Police added.

Traffic congestion for trucks is significant at the Kulata checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Greek border. The Border Police observed a substantial increase in the number of crossings at Kulata and Makaza checkpoints, primarily caused by an influx of Romanian tourists traveling to and from Greece. To minimize delays, the authorities recommend that travelers utilize alternative checkpoints along the Bulgarian-Greek border. These checkpoints typically experience lighter traffic and enable faster processing.

Traffic is normal at all checkpoints with Serbia, North Macedonia, and Turkiye.

The Border Police previously announced the start of the European Union's Entry/Exit System construction at the Gyueshevo checkpoint on the North Macedonia border, which may result in delays. During this period, truck traffic will be temporarily rerouted through lanes typically reserved for passenger vehicles.