Giro d’Italia Comes to Bulgaria for the First Time, Bringing Route Closures Across the Country

Traffic across parts of Bulgaria will face temporary disruptions between May 8 and May 10 due to stages of the Giro d’Italia, one of the world’s most prestigious cycling competitions. Authorities will introduce phased restrictions along key national routes, affecting first-, second-, and third-class roads in regions including Burgas, Sliven, Yambol, Veliko Tarnovo, Plovdiv, Pazardzhik, and Sofia. Police units will escort the race, ensuring uninterrupted passage for the riders, with traffic gradually restored once the final vehicles in the convoy pass. ...