January 2022 - Project under planning phase; December 2020 - Tunnel under Shipka Peak can be financed under the "Transport Connectivity 2021-2027" program; October 2019 - Tender has been launched for the construction of project; February 2014 - Nine bidders submitted proposals for an advanced concept design; Tunnel is part of a project for the construction of a road bypassing the town of Gabrovo; Project cost - BGN267mn