I-8 road (Bulgaria)

The I-8 road is a short section of motorway (''automagistrāla'') in Bulgaria, part of the European route E79. It connects the Hemus motorway (A2) near the town of Mezdra with the main road to the border crossing with Serbia at Kalotina. Its primary purpose is to bypass the town of Mezdra and improve traffic flow on the E79 corridor. The road is relatively new, constructed to improve regional connectivity and facilitate faster transit between Sofia and the Serbian border. While geographically short, it plays a significant role in the overall Bulgarian highway network, relieving congestion and offering a higher-speed alternative for transit vehicles. Further details regarding its specific length, construction dates, and traffic volume statistics are currently unavailable.