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Northern Bulgaria's Roads Lag Behind, Primary Routes Worse Than Secondary

From Dnevnik · () Bulgarian

Translated from Bulgarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Northern Bulgaria has the worst road conditions in the country, with even primary roads in poorer shape than secondary ones.
  • Data from the Road Agency at the end of 2025 reveals that over 10% of Bulgaria's 877 kilometers of highways are in poor condition.
  • The poor state of roads, especially highways with higher speed limits, raises concerns about safety and maintenance.

Road conditions in Bulgaria are a significant concern, particularly in the northern regions, which consistently report the poorest infrastructure. Data from the Road Agency at the close of 2025 highlights a troubling trend: even primary roads (first-class) are in worse condition than secondary roads (second-class).

This pattern extends to the nation's highways, where over 10% of the 877 kilometers are classified as being in poor condition. Given the substantially higher speed limits on highways, their deteriorating state poses a considerable risk to drivers and could lead to increased accidents and maintenance challenges.

The agency's findings underscore a systemic issue with road maintenance across Bulgaria, with a notable disparity between regions and road classifications. Addressing these widespread problems will require substantial investment and a strategic approach to infrastructure upkeep.

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Originally published by Dnevnik in Bulgarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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