The Black Sea highway route is a part of the road infrastructure of the trans-European transport corridor VIII, which connects the Black Sea region with the Adriatic and has the potential for combined transport. The new highway will provide a higher level of service, reduce travel time by the Black Sea coast and improve road links between the Black and Adriatic seas. In addition, it will foster industrial and commercial links between Bulgaria, Albania, and Macedonia.
In 2002, feasibility studies were prepared for the future route of the future Black Sea motorway, examining several routes. From all proposed options, the “green” option was preferred. Black Sea Highway is planned to connect Hemus Highway and Trakia Highway.
