In response, Sofia Municipality teams immediately dispatched crews to sand and treat the two main mountain routes: Dragalevtsi to Aleko hut and Boyana to Zlatnite Mostove. Municipal teams continue to monitor the conditions closely and remain ready to respond if needed. Higher operational standards: The municipality has mandated more suitable winter equipment for mountain roads and more frequent sand treatments by contractors. Preventive safety measures: Teams have also removed hazardous overhanging trees along certain road sections to minimize risks for visitors, even beyond typical municipal obligations. Sofia Municipality urges all drivers heading to Vitosha to prepare for winter conditions, including using winter tires and chains, and to follow traffic and parking guidance from officials on site.