Ruse Danube Bridge: single-lane traffic from 19 to 22 October
Traffic through the work zone will alternate every 20 minutes on 19–22 and 26–29 October. The bridge will not close completely.
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From Monday, 19 October, two-way traffic will share one lane along a 320-metre section of the Danube Bridge at Ruse while drainage equipment is installed. The bridge will not close completely.
The two restriction periods
19 October, 09:00, to 22 October, 17:00 — the right lane closes and vehicles use the left lane.
26 October, 09:00, to 29 October, 17:00 — the left lane closes and traffic switches to the right lane.
Vehicles will be let through alternately in each direction at 20-minute intervals, controlled by traffic marshals. No repair work is planned on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
For travellers
Allow time for waiting and check announcements before departure. The Road Infrastructure Agency warns that adverse weather may change the schedule. Border Police confirms the restrictions in its bulletin as of 06:00 on 18 October 2026.
Illustrative photo: viktor rejent / Unsplash, Unsplash License. Cropped to 1200×675 px. Not a photograph of the Danube Bridge.
Sources: Road Infrastructure Agency — official announcement via BTA, 13 October 2026; Border Police Directorate — 18 October 2026, 06:00
