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Construction of Sofia's metro to cause more traffic jams

Sat, Mar 07 2009 15:26 CET byThe Sofia Echo Staff 940 Views
Construction of Sofia's metro to cause more traffic jams

Photo: Yulia Lazarova

Construction of Sofia's metro to cause more traffic jams

Photo: Yulia Lazarova

Starting on March 7 2009, construction of the Sofia metro from Patriarh Evtimii boulevard to Cherni Vruh boulevard begins. For the next four years this will detour tram 9 from its traditional route.

Traffic on the far right lane of Cherni Vruh boulevard is now prohibited. Open are two lanes to the city's centre and one lane to James Boucher boulevard.

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