Bulgaria: Joint repair works on the Maritsa motorway before the border with Turkey (September 2026)
On the Bulgarian motorway Maritsa (A4), joint repair works have been underway since 16 September 2026 on two structures shortly before the border crossing Kapitan Andreevo to Turkey. Affected is the section between kilometre 109 and 110 in Haskovo Province, in the direction of the border.
Specifically, the joints of an overpass at kilometre 109 as well as a bridge over the Kalamitsa River at kilometre 110 are being renewed. The works are being carried out by the company Infra Expert AD on behalf of the Bulgarian Road Infrastructure Agency (API). The construction site has no impact on the vignette prices for Bulgaria, which already rose in August 2026.
How is traffic being managed?
The driving and overtaking lanes towards Kapitan Andreevo are being closed step by step, with traffic running via the remaining open lane in each case. A speed limit of 50 km/h applies on the affected section. Drivers should expect increased attention and a bit more time for the last few kilometres before the border.
When is completion of the works expected?
No fixed end date has been announced. The executing authority speaks of completion within the current 2026 construction season, meaning presumably by later autumn. Once the works towards the border are finished, the joints on the opposite carriageway towards Haskovo are to be renewed next – meaning a similar construction site can be expected in the opposite direction.
Why is this section so important?
The Maritsa motorway is part of the European long-distance road E80 and the central link between the Bulgarian Trakia motorway and the Kapitan Andreevo–Kapıkule border crossing, one of the largest and busiest border crossings in Europe towards Turkey. Anyone travelling from Central Europe via Romania further towards Istanbul usually uses this section as the last stretch before the border. For Bulgaria itself, the regular vignette requirement applies along the entire route.
Bulgaria toll at a glance
For cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t GVW, the digital vignette requirement applies on motorways and expressways. It is a flat fee for a fixed period. Motorcycles are exempt from the vignette requirement.
For trucks and buses over 3.5 t GVW, the distance-based toll applies instead. Its amount depends on factors such as the distance driven, number of axles and emission class. Motorhomes are excluded from this and need only the vignette, even above 3.5 t GVW. In addition, certain Danube crossings (e.g. bridges, ferries) charge a separate special toll, regardless of any other toll product.
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*Official Bulgarian vignette fee (7-day vignette, category B, as of 2026): 10.00 €, full coverage of the vignette fee by DMC, flat price (per calendar month): 12,80 €, notice period 0 days.
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The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
We wish you a good and safe journey on the Maritsa motorway! You can find all information on the vignette requirement in Bulgaria in our Bulgaria vignette guide.
Frequently asked questions about the joint repair works at Kapitan Andreevo
The most important answers about the construction site on the Maritsa motorway before the Turkish border.
Do I need to expect long waiting times at the border due to the construction work?
Directly at the construction site, minor delays may occur due to the lane closure. However, waiting times at the border crossing itself depend primarily on the general border traffic at Kapitan Andreevo, not on the joint repair work.
Do I still need a Bulgarian vignette for the Maritsa motorway?
Is the opposite direction towards Haskovo also affected?
Where exactly is the construction site located?
