Bulgaria: The Sofia Metro will reach "Studentski Grad” with 3 New Stations

At a meeting of the Specialized Committee of the Municipal Expert Council on Territorial Planning, the preliminary draft of a detailed plan for the extension of the metro in Sofia from the "Vitosha" metro station to the "Studentski Grad" district with three new metro stations was accepted. "In addition to providing financing, we also guarantee ready routes so that its development can continue", announced the Mayor of Sofia, Yordanka Fandakova, as quoted by the Sofia Municipality.

The length of the new route is approximately 3 km. According to the project, the first metro station is planned to be on "Cherni Vrah" Blvd. between "Prof. Marin Goleminov" and "Dimitar Manchev" street, the second - next to "Prof. Georgi Manev" and "Stefan Savov" Street, and the third - at the intersection of "Simeonovsko Shose" Blvd. and "Prof. Ivan Stransky".

The extension of the Second Metro Line from MS "Vitosha" to the district of "Studentski Grad" is of primary importance for the development, improvement and service of one of the busiest areas in Sofia. Through it, a convenient, fast and high-quality communication link will be ensured between the center and the southern territories of the city - "Krastova Vada" quarter, "Vitosha VEC Simeonovo" quarter, "Vitosha" quarter and "Studentski Grad", explained the capital municipality.

The planning of this route in the urban structure is in accordance with modern principles for building ecologically sustainable transport networks, providing an integrated and fast transport system that contributes to the reduction of car trips. Its implementation will contribute to the implementation of measures related to the strategy for low-carbon development of urban areas and mitigation of climate change impacts.