Traffic at the Ukrainian-Romanian border checkpoint Solotvyno - Sighetu Marmatiei will be temporarily restricted on Thursday, November 12, 2026. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGSU). According to border guards, vehicle entry into Romania through this checkpoint will be restricted from 08:00 to 16:00. The temporary inconvenience is caused by repair work on the Romanian side of the border, during which modular cabins used for border control are scheduled to be replaced.
Reason for Restrictions and Nature of Work
According to the SBGSU, technical work is underway on the Romanian side to replace modular border control cabins. These structures provide the main process for document verification and vehicle inspection upon entering Romania. Due to the dismantling and installation of new modules, the checkpoint's full operation for incoming vehicular traffic will be impossible during the specified eight-hour interval. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine urges travelers to take these changes into account in advance when planning trips to avoid long queues and delays.
Alternative Routes for Drivers
For drivers planning to cross the border with Romania on the day of the restrictions, border guards recommend using the nearest alternative checkpoint in advance — Bila Tserkva - Sighetu Marmatiei. This checkpoint will continue to operate normally and will be able to accommodate the traffic flow that normally goes through Solotvyno - Sighetu Marmatiei. Experts advise taking into account possible additional delays in the alternative direction due to the redistribution of traffic flows.
Pedestrian Traffic and Special Conditions
Pedestrian traffic through the Solotvyno - Sighetu Marmatiei checkpoint will not be completely blocked. However, during the repair work hours — from 08:00 to 16:00 — passing border control may take significantly longer than on normal days. The Border Service recommends that pedestrian travelers allow extra time for border crossing or postpone their trip to another day.
Recurring Restrictions: Context of Previous Days
It is worth noting that similar restrictions on the Ukrainian-Romanian border are not being introduced for the first time. On November 10, 2026, the Solotvyno - Sighetu Marmatiei checkpoint was already temporarily closed to incoming transport during the same time interval — from 08:00 to 16:00 — for a similar reason: technical work by the Romanian side to replace modular border control cabins. The repetition of restrictions for two consecutive days indicates that the scale of work on the Romanian side requires several work sessions to complete. Drivers and travelers planning a trip to Romania in the coming days are advised to track up-to-date information on official SBGSU resources.
Broader Context: Changes to Border Crossing Rules
Against the background of technical restrictions at the Romanian border, Ukraine continues to update the regulatory framework governing the procedure for crossing the state border for certain categories of citizens. In late October 2026, a bill was drafted in parliament providing for priority border crossing for veterans. According to the document, combatants and members of their families traveling with them in the same car will receive the right to priority passage through checkpoints. If the bill is adopted, it will become an additional factor affecting traffic organization at checkpoints, including Ukrainian-Romanian directions.
