Traffic restrictions imposed on several sections of road in Georgia

The Roads Department said major efforts to clear the roads are underway. Photo: The Roads Department/Facebook.

Agenda.ge, 13 Jan 2022 - 14:22, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Roads Department of the Georgian Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development has imposed restrictions on several sections of road due to heavy snow.

The restrictions are as follows:

  • Movement of semi-trailers and trailers is prohibited on the Gudauri-Kobi section of  the eastern Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi route.
  • Due to heavy snow, low temperature and poor visibility, trailers and semi-trailers are prohibited on the km15-km38 section of the Gomi-Sachkhere-Chiatura-Zestaponi highway.
  • Trailers, semi-trailers and buses with a capacity of more than 30 seats are prohibited on Koda-Partskhisi-Tsalka-Manglisi road (Paravani Pass).
  • Movement of trailers and semi-trailers is prohibited on the Nakerala Pass section of the  Kutaisi-Tkibuli-Ambrolauri highway and on the Sachkhere-Oni highway.
  • Due to heavy snow and ice, the movement of trailers and semi-trailers is prohibited on the Kutaisi-Tskaltubo-Tsageri-Lentekhi-Lasdili section (km88-km125). Movement of other types of vehicles is permitted using anti-skid chains. Vehicles with two or more tandem-drive axles are allowed.

The Roads Department said major efforts to clear the roads are underway.