I-3 road (Bulgaria) explained

Type:I
Route:3
Map:Bulgaria roadmap bg I-3.svg
Map Notes:I-3 road highlighted in orange
Country:BGR
Length Km:203
Terminus A:, Byala
Terminus B:, Botevgrad
Cities:Pleven

Republic road I-3 is a major road in Northern Bulgaria. It runs between I-5 road, at the city of Byala, and I-1 road, at Botevgrad. The total length of the road is 203km (126miles) and it follows the E83 road. I-3 road provides one driving lane per direction and it is planned to be superseded by Hemus motorway (A2).

Description

Road I-3 begins from junction with I-5 road, south of Byala, Ruse Province. It runs west through the Danubian Plain and crosses the centres of several villages before reaching Pleven, the seventh largest city in Bulgaria. The road bypasses Pleven from north and then runs southwest. Road I-3 ends at Botevgrad.

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