# Greece and North Macedonia border crossing disruptions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greece-northern-border-crossing-congestion > Updated: 2026-09-06T06:51:06.000Z. Sources: 47. Developments: 7. By early September, traffic conditions in North Macedonia continued to show increased intensity on roads outside urban areas. While most border crossings reported no significant delays for entry or exit, the Bogorodica crossing experienced waiting times of approximately 45 minutes for vehicles exiting the country. The Automotive Association of Macedonia (AMSM) issued warnings regarding potential landslides in mountainous areas, river valleys, and canyons. Specific caution was advised on the Katlanovo – Veles, Mavrovo – Debar – Struga, Vinica – Berovo, and Kočani – Delčevo routes. Ongoing roadwork and bridge repairs continued to affect the national road network, including the A2 Gostivar–Straža segment and the A4 Miladinovci–Sveti Nikole–Štip route near the Preod toll station. ## Claims - Greek customs officers started a four‑hour strike on 27 July at Evzoni, Dojran and Niki border crossings with North Macedonia. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Passenger vehicles were allowed to pass at ten‑minute intervals during the strike. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Freight traffic was completely halted at the Evzoni, Dojran and Niki crossings during the strike. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The strike disrupted border traffic between Greece and North Macedonia. (corroborated by 12 sources) - National Association of Tourist Agencies (JUTA) warned travelers to expect longer waiting times at the affected crossings. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The strike was motivated by customs workers' demands for better pay, overtime compensation, and regulated working hours. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Turkish drivers were redirected from the closed Pazarkule and Ipsala border gates to the Kapikule crossing into Bulgaria. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Macedonian interior ministry said its own border services continued operating normally during the strike. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Waiting times at the Tabanovce border crossing for entry and exit are between 40 minutes and one hour. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Waiting times at the Bogorodica border crossing for exit are between 40 minutes and one hour. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Traffic intensity has increased on road routes outside of urban areas. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Traffic regime is altered before the Preod toll station due to slope remediation on the A4 highway from August 17 to October 1. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: North Macedonia reports traffic increases and border delays Traffic is increasing in North Macedonia, with a 45-minute wait reported at the Bogorodica border crossing. Most other crossings remain clear, though roadwork and landslide risks persist. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-reports-traffic-increases-and-border-delays ### 2026-08-28: North Macedonia border crossings see increased traffic delays Increased weekend traffic has caused delays of up to 45 minutes at North Macedonia's border crossings with Greece and Serbia, with congestion expected to continue through early September. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-border-crossings-see-increased-traffic-delays ### 2026-08-22: North Macedonia border crossings see delays of up to one hour Border crossings Tabanovce and Bogorodica in North Macedonia are seeing delays of up to one hour. Drivers face summer traffic restrictions and roadwork-related diversions across the country. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-border-crossings-face-delays-at-tabanovce-and-bogorodica ### 2026-08-03: Massive traffic jams at Evzonoi border crossing strain travelers Kilometre‑long queues and hours of waiting at the Evzonoi crossing are caused by summer heat, a customs strike and road works, prompting officials to urge travelers to use alternative routes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/massive-traffic-jams-at-evzonoi-border-crossing-strain-travelers ### 2026-08-03: Macedonian border town Dojran faces kilometer‑long traffic jam to Greece Vehicle queues to the Greek border clogged the Dojran road in Macedonia for four hours, spilling over into the town as Greek services hit capacity amid holiday travel peaks. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macedonian-border-town-dojran-faces-kilometerlong-traffic-jam-to-greece ### 2026-07-26: Greek customs strike halts Greece‑North Macedonia border crossings A four‑hour Greek customs strike on 27 July shut Evzoni, Dojran and Niki crossings, halting freight and limiting passenger flow to ten‑minute intervals; Macedonian borders stayed open, JUTA warned of delays, & 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-customs-strike-closes-borders-with-macedonia-for-four-hours ### 2026-07-04: Makaza border crossing jams persist as new Greek disinfection checkpoint slows traffic Cars face 30‑60 minute queues at Bulgaria’s Makaza crossing into Greece after a new Greek disinfection checkpoint and a traffic light at Komotini slow traffic, prompting officials to seek changes and a round‑of 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/makaza-border-crossing-jams-persist-as-new-greek-disinfection-checkpoint-slows-traffic --- Cite as: Greece and North Macedonia border crossing disruptions. 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