Bulgaria: Complete Closure of the Giurgiu–Ruse Bridge. Trucks to Stop for 24 Hours
Truck drivers should prepare for significant disruptions at the Bulgarian-Romanian border. The Giurgiu-Ruse Bridge (also known as the Friendship Bridge over the Danube) will be completely closed to traffic on November 4, 2025, due to ongoing large-scale renovation works.
According to the official announcement:
⭕ Passenger car traffic will be restricted between 09:00 and 21:00.
⭕ Heavy goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 3.5 tons will be prohibited from crossing for a full 24 hours – from 09:00 on November 4 to 09:00 on November 5.
During this period, truck drivers will be able to use designated parking areas and rest facilities in the regions of Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, Yambol, and Haskovo. The renovation of the Giurgiu-Ruse Bridge is part of a broader program to modernize road infrastructure between Bulgaria and Romania.
As the Danube crossing serves as one of the key transit points for international transport between Southern and Central Europe, drivers are advised to take the closure into account when planning their routes and to consider alternative border crossings, such as Vidin-Calafat.
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