Skopje, 27 July 2025 (MIA) - Dry roads are reported nationwide, with increased traffic outside urban areas. Due to the summer holidays, traffic is increased at the Tabanovce and Pelince border crossings, with an average waiting time of around 45 minutes. At the Bogorodica border crossing, the wait time is about 30 minutes, while at the other border crossings on the Macedonian side, there are no longer delays for entering or exiting the country.

As of July 1, heavy vehicles exceeding 15 tons are subject to restrictions on all state roads during weekends and extremely hot days through August 31 to mitigate summer traffic congestion. 

In addition, a ban on heavy vehicles exceeding 7.5 tons is in place during weekends and holidays on the A2 highway section between Skopje and Ohrid through September 1. 

Landslides are possible along the routes of Katlanovo – Veles, Mavrovo – Debar – Struga, Vinica – Berovo and Kochani – Delchevo.

Motorists are advised to drive carefully, adjust their speed to weather conditions and follow traffic rules, signs and signals.

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