The drivers who are going to travel in southern Bulgaria should go on the road with cars prepared for winter conditions.

Strong wind and significant rainfall are expected in the regions of Smolyan, Kardzhali and Haskovo, as well as in the region of Blagoevgrad, and as the temperatures drop, the conditions for icy conditions increase.

Light snow is falling on the passes "Prevala", "Pamporovo", as well as "Petrohan".

The Road Infrastructure Agency appeals to drivers to drive carefully and at an appropriate speed, keeping the required distance, and not to make sudden maneuvers.

The blocking of traffic by vehicles that are not prepared for winter conditions makes it difficult for all other drivers to travel and the work of snow removal equipment. 

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Regional road administrations and road maintenance companies monitor weather forecasts by region and are ready to take the necessary actions to treat pavements in high mountain areas and passes where there are conditions for slippery and icy conditions.

The goal is for preventive and then snow removal activities to begin as quickly as possible when the weather is forecast to deteriorate, in order to ensure the passability of the roads.

All citizens and transport companies can receive information about the current road situation and the winter maintenance of the republican network from the website of the API - www.api.bg, as well as at any time of the day by calling 0700 130 20 at the API.

In the agency, a Situation Center operates year-round, 24 hours a day, which collects and summarizes data on the state of the republic's roads.

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