Regional Minister Ivan Ivanov said the Hemus highway section between Boaza and Dermantsi interchanges will reduce travel time for commuters heading toward Pleven and Ruse. Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov joined Ivanov on Friday to inspect the new route that begins at kilometer 88 near Boaza village and extends to the intersection with road III-307 Lukovit-Ugarchin. Zafirov expressed condolences to the flood victims' families and pledged to pursue accountability for the responsible parties.
The official said the project demonstrates government effectiveness despite political costs and creates safer conditions by diverting traffic from dangerous areas. Ivanov noted that construction will allow Varna-bound travelers similar benefits within one month and that officials plan to issue additional building permits before the year's end. The minister seeks 6 billion leva for infrastructure projects and cited the Vidin road as another regional priority. Construction faces no technical obstacles, but four years of continuous elections slowed progress on the Varna route scheduled to open in early November.
The official said the project demonstrates government effectiveness despite political costs and creates safer conditions by diverting traffic from dangerous areas. Ivanov noted that construction will allow Varna-bound travelers similar benefits within one month and that officials plan to issue additional building permits before the year's end. The minister seeks 6 billion leva for infrastructure projects and cited the Vidin road as another regional priority. Construction faces no technical obstacles, but four years of continuous elections slowed progress on the Varna route scheduled to open in early November.
