What awaits us this summer on the road to Greece. Good news from Bulgaria regarding the bridge at Giurgiu / What's happening in Romania with the online payment of bridge tolls

Sunday, May 3, 2026

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Bulgaria’s Friendship Bridge repairs near completion; Romania plans online toll payment, offering drivers alternatives like Calafat-Vidin.

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Bulgaria is undertaking major construction work on its side of the Friendship Bridge between Giurgiu and Ruse, expected to finish by June 10th, although traffic will remain restricted. Meanwhile, Romania is implementing an online toll payment system for the bridge, aiming for a functional date of June 15, 2026, which will allow for smoother crossings. Additionally, an alternative route for drivers from Romania heading to Greece is presented, suggesting passage via the Calafat-Vidin Bridge and onward to Sofia, with details on two potential routes: continuing on the E79 or taking the I-81 road through the Petrohan pass.

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