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Troyan Pass Closed Due to Heavy Snowfall

20 Centimeters of Snow in Smolyan Region

Jan 22, 2026 09:00 43

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The Troyan-Karnare pass is closed to all types of vehicles, Nova TV reported. The reason is the 20-centimeter snow cover.

In the city of Smolyan, the new snow cover is about 10-15 cm. The roads in the region are passable in winter conditions. 57 machines from the regional administration in Smolyan worked on the ground during the night.

Due to snowfall and snow removal, temporary restrictions have been introduced for heavy trucks with trailers and semi-trailers through the Prevala, Rozhen and Pechinsko passes, as well as on the Devin - Mihalkovo and Batak - Dospat roads.

A total of 105 snowplows worked on the ground in Sofia, according to the press center of the Sofia Municipality.