Tunnel Under Shipka (3)

Infrastructure 11.9.2026 Author: Gloria Hristova

The emergency tube of the Shipka Tunnel may become operational

The emergency tunnel of the future Shipka Tunnel may be used as an active tunnel, allowing one-way traffic in both tubes. This possibility is already being explored

Infrastructure 11.7.2026 Author: Gloria Hristova

The Shipka Tunnel is part of the EU program, but lacks funding and faces environmental hurdles

The Shipka Tunnel formally remains part of the “Transport Connectivity” Program for 2021 – 2027, but at present, there are no available EU funds for it

Infrastructure 04.4.2025 Author: Gloria Hristova

Balkan Mountains tunnel project will be done in parts in an attempt to speed it up

The new road will facilitate the connection between the northern and southern halves of Bulgaria