Some roads closed, difficult to pass in Armenia
Some highways are closed or difficult to pass in the territory of Armenia as of 19:30 December 4, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a daily road condition update.
According to the source, Vardenyats Pass is shut down for trailer trucks (from the side of Gegharkunik province). Sotk-Karvachar road is difficult to pass for trucks but is open for other types of vehicles.
Clear ice is observed on Vardenyats pass and Sotk-Karvachar roadway. Precipitation in the form of snow is reported in Abovyan and Charentsavan towns of Kotayq province and Ashotsk region of Shirak province.
According to the Roads Department of Georgia’s Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, Stepantsminda-Lars highway is open for all types of vehicles. Drivers are strictly recommended to use winter tires.
Due to ongoing construction works, Vanadzor-Alaverdi-Bagratashen roadway is closed for trucks, the ministry added.