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Record Congestion at Terespol Checkpoint on Belarus-Poland Border
For the first time since the beginning of this year, Polish control services at the Terespol checkpoint refused to accept any buses for a six-hour period, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM on August 14 [1]. This unprecedented move resulted in a significant buildup of vehicles, with only 88 passenger cars and 10 buses being processed during the night shift [2].
The Terespol checkpoint, unlike its counterpart in Brest, has been experiencing significant delays and reduced processing of vehicles. This congestion may be causing delays and inconvenience for individuals trying to cross the border into Poland, as well as having implications for the flow of goods and services between the two countries [3].
Meanwhile, the Brest checkpoint remains the only fully functioning checkpoint on the Belarus-Poland border designed for the movement of passenger cars and buses. However, it is currently experiencing record numbers of vehicles waiting to exit, with over 4,770 cars and dozens of buses queued up as of Friday, August 14 [4].
The massive buildup at the Brest checkpoint has been gradually increasing since late July, with queues growing from approximately 2,300 cars and 35 buses earlier in the month to significantly higher numbers by mid-August [2][1]. Key reasons for this congestion include a high volume of vehicles and slow border processing [4].
While seasonal travel increases are contributing to the congestion, the Brest checkpoint specifically experiences intense pressure from the Belarus-Poland transit route [5]. No specific political or exceptional events explaining the sudden surge were mentioned in the reports, but the congestion reflects typical factors such as high demand, limited processing capacity, and possibly heightened border security measures that slow the crossing pace.
The Terespol checkpoint, with a capacity of processing ten times more vehicles during a night shift, is struggling to cope with the increased demand. The number of vehicles waiting to exit at the checkpoint surpassed the 3,000 mark on Wednesday evening [1].
In conclusion, the congestion at both the Terespol and Brest checkpoints is primarily due to a historic peak in the number of vehicles combined with slow movement through the border checkpoints, as reported by multiple sources monitoring the situation in August 2025 [1][2][4]. Travelers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and expect potential delays and congestion at the border.
[1] Polish control services refuse vehicles at Terespol checkpoint. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.belsat.eu/en/news/polish-control-services-refuse-vehicles-at-terespol-checkpoint/
[2] Terespol checkpoint: record number of vehicles waiting to cross the border. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.belsat.eu/en/news/terespol-checkpoint-record-number-of-vehicles-waiting-to-cross-the-border/
[3] Terespol checkpoint: delays and reduced processing of vehicles. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.belsat.eu/en/news/terespol-checkpoint-delays-and-reduced-processing-of-vehicles/
[4] Record traffic congestion at the Brest checkpoint on the Belarus-Poland border. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.belsat.eu/en/news/record-traffic-congestion-at-the-brest-checkpoint-on-the-belarus-poland-border/
[5] Brest checkpoint: intense pressure from the Belarus-Poland transit route. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.belsat.eu/en/news/brest-checkpoint-intense-pressure-from-the-belarus-poland-transit-route/
- The congestion at the Terespol checkpoint and the record numbers at the Brest checkpoint indicate a general-news issue related to politics, as the delays and buildups could potentially impact the flow of goods and services between the two countries,leading to diplomatic concerns or negotiations about border control.
- Amidst the record congestion at the Terespol and Brest checkpoints, a political article focusing on the overall impact of the continued delays and reduced processing on the relationship between Poland and Belarus, especially concerning the transit of goods and services, would provide valuable general-news insights.
