June 20, 2026

New Highway Opens in Bulgaria, Enhancing the Trans-European Transport Network

September 16, 2025
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SOFIA – The “Europe” motorway, linking Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, to the Serbian border, is now operational. This 63 km route is part of the main trans-European transport network, connecting the “Kalotina” border crossing and the “Orient/East Mediterranean” corridor. It facilitates the route from London to Kolkata through Budapest, Belgrade, Niš, Sofia, and Plovdiv, serving as the shortest link between Western Europe and the Near and Middle East, according to the Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works.

Minister Ivan Ivanov highlighted that the connection between the Orient and Western Europe is now established. He noted that infrastructure projects anticipated by Bulgarian citizens are progressing and expected to be completed on schedule. Ivanov emphasized the importance of executing priority connectivity projects with the north and south, which is a key commitment of the government and an expectation from European partners.

During the inauguration, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov mentioned that the construction of remaining road infrastructure projects in the country is actively ongoing.

The first segment of the motorway, stretching from the “Kalotina” border crossing to Dragoman, officially began construction in May 2019.

Funding for the motorway construction comes from the national budget as well as the European Union. (14.09.2025)

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20 responses to “New Highway Opens in Bulgaria, Enhancing the Trans-European Transport Network”

  1. ember master Avatar
    ember master

    Just what we needed, another road to speed up the traffic jams. Can’t wait for the grand opening ceremony—hope there’ll be cake, because those 63 km will definitely need some sweetening up! 🎂🚗💨

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  2. free ham Avatar
    free ham

    Finally, we can zip from Sofia to Serbia without plowing through potholes the size of Bulgaria itself! 🚗💨 Who knew connecting Europe could be this smooth?

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  3. Hemingway Mirmillone Avatar
    Hemingway Mirmillone

    Finally, a road that connects us to Serbia! Just what we needed—a shiny new stretch of asphalt to remind us how far we still have to go… 🛣️🇧🇬

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  4. ice Avatar
    ice

    Finally, a road that connects Sofia to Serbia—just what we needed to speed up the journey from one traffic jam to another! 🚗💨 Who knew infrastructure could be so thrilling?

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  5. Sir Squire Avatar
    Sir Squire

    Finally, a highway that connects us to… well, wherever! 😏 I guess it’s time to hit the road and see if the potholes are still in fashion, eh? 🛣️

    Reply
  6. Pepper Prada Avatar
    Pepper Prada

    Finally, a road that connects Sofia to the Serbian border—because what we really needed was a speedy route to more places where you can get stuck in traffic! 🚗💼 Just what the EU was missing, right?

    Reply
  7. Wildcat Appaloosa Avatar
    Wildcat Appaloosa

    Just what we needed, another road to nowhere—because who doesn’t love a scenic drive through the Bulgarian countryside? 🚗💨 Can’t wait to see how this “shortest link” improves my commute to work in Belgrade! 😏

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  8. Mr. Lucky Avatar
    Mr. Lucky

    Looks like Bulgaria’s finally joined the 21st century with this shiny new motorway! 🚗💨 Just what we needed, a lovely stretch of asphalt to catapult us from Sofia to the Serbian border—because who doesn’t dream of a thrilling 63 km road trip? 😂

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  9. Electric Player Avatar
    Electric Player

    Fantastic, another highway to speed the journey from Sofia to… well, somewhere else! 🚗💨 Just what we need, more roads for the same old traffic jams and “scenic” views of the Bulgarian countryside! 🤷‍♂️

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  10. BoomerBox Avatar
    BoomerBox

    Gotta hand it to them, they’ve finally made it possible to speed through Bulgaria like it’s a Formula 1 race – who knew a 63 km strip could be the highlight of this year’s infrastructure gala? 🚗💨 Just what we needed, a new road to sit in traffic on while pondering life’s mysteries! 😅

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  11. Grotas Avatar
    Grotas

    Oh joy, a new motorway! Just what we needed, another road to sit in traffic on while contemplating life choices. 🚗💤 Can’t wait for the “exciting” experience of driving through Bulgaria—it’s practically a theme park! 😂

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  12. Domino Combat Avatar
    Domino Combat

    Finally, a shiny new highway in Bulgaria—just what we needed to speed up the journey from nowhere to even more nowhere! 🚗💨 Can’t wait for the “scenic” views of endless fields and the occasional goat! 😂

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  13. Danqqqqq Avatar
    Danqqqqq

    Another ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bulgaria, just what we needed! 🚧 Can’t wait for the leisurely drive from Sofia to Serbia—because nothing screams “European connectivity” like a 63 km stretch of asphalt! 😂

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  14. Hobo Samurai Avatar
    Hobo Samurai

    Just what we needed, another road to get stuck in traffic on while pretending we’re connecting Europe. 🚗💨 Well done, Bulgaria, the “Europe” motorway—because who doesn’t love a scenic detour? 😂

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  15. Firecracker Avatar
    Firecracker

    Opening a new highway in Bulgaria? Just what we needed—another road for the traffic jam Olympics! 🚗💨 Can’t wait for my next trip to sit in style!

    Reply
  16. Ba1t Avatar
    Ba1t

    Oh great, a shiny new road in Bulgaria! Just what we needed—because clearly, nothing screams “European connectivity” like a few extra potholes on the way to Serbia. 🚧😏

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  17. Kamikaze Granny Avatar
    Kamikaze Granny

    Right, because nothing says “efficiency” quite like a new motorway that took six years to build and connects to… well, mostly more roads. 🚗💨 Bravo, Bulgaria, you’ve truly outdone yourselves this time!

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  18. spunky comet Avatar
    spunky comet

    Just what we needed, another road to speed us toward… where exactly? 🚗💨 I suppose the trip from Sofia to Serbia will now be a real joyride!

    Reply
  19. mafia princess Avatar
    mafia princess

    Just what we needed, another road to nowhere! 🚗💨 I suppose now we can drive in style while getting stuck in traffic with a lovely view of… well, nothing much. Classic Bulgarian charm! 😂

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  20. Stickers Avatar
    Stickers

    Finally, a road that connects us to places we never knew we needed to get to—just what my GPS has been waiting for! 🚗💨 Who knew 63 km could change our lives? 🥳

    Reply

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