Restrictions imposed on road linking Georgia with Russia
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The Gudauri-Kobi section of eastern Georgia’s Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi route is closed for all vehicles due to storm and low visibility, Georgia’s Ministry of Infrastructure announced today.
The Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi road is the route linking Georgia with Russia.
The Aragvispiri-Gudauri-Larsi section of the same road is closed for truck and trailers, semi-trailers and vehicles that can carry more than 30 passengers.
Vehicles travelling along the Stepantsminda-Larsi section of Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi route must not stop due to the poor road conditions, officials said.
Restrictions have also been imposed in the following directions:
- Only off-road vehicles can travel along the 36-58th section of eastern Vaziani-Gombori-Telavi Highway. All other vehicles are allowed to use this road only if they are fitted with special anti-skid chains. These restrictions were because of heavy snowfall in the area.
- The 37-55th section of western Kutaisi-Tkibuli-Ambrolauri Highway is closed for truck and trailers, semi-trailers and vehicles that can carry more than 30 passengers. All other vehicles can move freely there.
- The 30-188th section of western Zugdidi-Jvari-Mestia-Lasdili route is also closed for truck and trailers, semi-trailers and vehicles with more than 30-seat capacity due to heavy snow and icy, frozen surfaces.
Most Georgian roads are open for traffic. However, there are several routes remained under certain restrictions due to alleged accident threats.
Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has instructed head of the Government Administration’s Department of Relations with Regions and Local Self-governing Bodies, Giorgi Amashukeli to arrive in western Georgia - the area that was most affected by the bad weather conditions – and monitor the work that was underway.
From December 31 up to now 700 emergency calls were received by the Emergency Situation Management Centre of Georgia and almost of them have been immediately reacted on.
Heavy snowfall hits Georgia’s Black Sea town Batumi, hampers entering ships to the port.
The Gudauri-Kobi section of eastern Georgia’s Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi road is closed for all vehicles due to heavy snowfall and avalanche threats, Georgia’s Ministry of Infrastructure announced today.
The Gudauri-Kobi section of eastern Georgia’s Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi route is closed for all vehicles due to heavy snow and avalanche threats, reports Georgia’s National Environment Agency.
Today Georgia's Road Department closed the Gudauri-Kobi section of eastern Georgia’s Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi route to all vehicles due to heavy snow and avalanche threats.
Winter is in full swing in Georgia. Last night a category 3-4 storm caused major infrastructural damage to beaches in Kobuleti resort and along the coastline in Georgia’s west.
The Gudauri-Kobi road section of the Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi route, connecting Georgia with Russia, has opened for cars after heavy snow.
The Gudauri-Kobi road section of the Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi route, connecting Georgia to Russia, is closed to all vehicles due to a snowstorm and low visibility, Georgia’s Road Department has announced.
The Gudauri-Kobi road section of the Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi route, connecting Georgia to Russia, is closed to all vehicles due to a snowstorm and low visibility, Georgia’s Road Department has announced.