I-5 road (Bulgaria)

Republic Road I-5 shield
Republic Road I-5
Републикански път I-5
I-5 road highlighted in orange
Route information
Length397.3 km (246.9 mi)
Major junctions
FromDanube Bridge ; Romania
ToMakaza ; Greece
Location
CountryBulgaria
Major citiesRuse, Byala, Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Kazanlak, Stara Zagora, Dimitrovgrad, Haskovo, Kardzhali, Momchilgrad
Highway system

Republic road I-5 (Bulgarian: Републикански път I-5) is a major road in central Bulgaria. It runs between Danube Bridge, at the Danube border with Romania, and the Makaza pass, at the border crossing to Greece. The total length of the road is 397.3 km (246.9 mi). Most of it provides one driving lane per direction. Road I-5 follows European route E85 from Ruse to Haskovo.