Heavy snowfall puts restrictions on western Georgian roads
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Heavy snowfall has hit the western part of Georgia, which means restrictions have been placed on certain roads.
Georgia’s Road Department announced this morning that due to snow fall and ice, the 138-193km (Chumateleti-Zestafoni) section of the Tbilisi-Senaki-Leselidze road is closed to large trucks and semi-trailers. Other vehicles can move freely on the road without restriction.
Similarly, the 35-72km (Nakerala Pass) section of western Kutaisi-Tkibuli-Ambrolauri road is closed to large trucks, semi-trailers and large passenger vehicles (with more than 30 seats). Other cars can travel along this road freely.
The agency said road-clearing efforts are under way.
Two people were rescued by local residents after they got trapped under an avalanche in Georgia’s western Adjara region early this morning.
Heavy snow has been falling in west Georgia for several days and the area is now blanketed in a thick layer of snow and ice. In some areas about 100cm of snow has fallen in recent days.
What are the current road conditions in Georgia?
Heavy snow and ice means several main roads in Georgia are closed. This morning Georgia's Road Department released latest information on the current road conditions describing which roads are open and which remain closed.
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