718 snow removal machines are processing the pavements of the republican road network to ensure safe travel for drivers in winter conditions. Currently, snow is falling in the districts of Burgas, Veliko Tarnovo, Vidin, Vratsa, Gabrovo, Dobrich, Kyustendil, Kardzhali, Lovech, Montana, Pazardzhik, Pernik, Pleven, Plovdiv, Razgrad, Ruse, Sliven, Smolyan, Stara Zagora, Sofia and in the passes "Primorski", "Devetak", "Karnobat" and “Petrohan“.
In Sofia region, traffic for trucks over 12 tons in the “Galbets“ pass is limited for snow removal.
The processing of the pavements continues. The teams of the road maintenance companies are taking the necessary actions to ensure traffic in winter conditions. To increase traffic safety and if necessary, it is possible to close individual sections of the routes for processing with inert materials. Where necessary due to strong wind, snow drifts or poor visibility, traffic may be temporarily limited until the weather conditions improve and the road is cleaned.
The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works and the “Road Infrastructure“ Agency appeal to drivers to drive with vehicles prepared for winter conditions, to drive at a speed appropriate to winter conditions, not to undertake risky maneuvers, as well as overtaking snow removal equipment. Blocking traffic by vehicles that are not prepared for winter conditions makes it difficult for all other drivers to travel and for snow removal equipment to work.
All citizens and transport companies can receive information about the current road conditions and winter maintenance of the national network from the RIA website - www.api.bg, as well as at any time of the day by calling 0700 130 20 at RIA. The agency operates a Situation Center, which collects and summarizes data on the state of the national roads, all year round.