Some roads closed, difficult to pass in Armenia
Some highways are closed or difficult to pass in the territory of Armenia as of 11am Wednesday, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a daily road condition update.
Vardenyats Pass is shut down for trailer trucks (from the side of Gegharkunik Province).
Sotk-Karvachar highway is difficult to pass for trucks but is open for other types of vehicles.
Vardenyats Pass and on Sotk-Karvachar highway are covered with black ice.
Snowfall is reported in 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.
The General Department of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in North Ossetia reports around 230 trucks stuck on the Russian side of the border.
Drivers are strictly recommended to use winter tires when traveling to regions.