Severe winter conditions have created serious difficulties for hundreds of drivers in the Pamporovo region. The Regional Road Administration in Smolyan announced that a broken snowplow has prevented the normal cleaning of the Hvoyna - Pamporovo road section, BNR specified.
According to information from the road authorities, two snowplows were planned for the section, but a technical failure has put one out of action. The situation is further complicated by the ice that has formed on the roadway and ruts, which are making traffic difficult.
All cars traveling after Chepelare in the direction of Pamporovo are forced to put on chains. At the "Pamporovo" pass A bus with a Turkish registration has also become stuck, which has forced a temporary rerouting of traffic through the Rozhen Pass.
Due to heavy snowfall in the area, the "Rozhen" and "Prevala" passes are closed to vehicles with trailers and semi-trailers.