Ashtarak-Aparan, Yerevan-Sevan roads covered with black ice
Some roads are closed and difficult to pass in the territory of Armenia, the ministry of emergency situations reported. The roadways leading from "Amberd" high mountain meteorological station to Amberd fortress and to Kari lake in Aragatsotn province are closed.
Vardenyats Pass is difficult to pass for trucks with trailers (chains need to be applied).
Black ice is noticed on Spitak turns, on roadways Ashtarak-Aparan, Yerevan-Sevan and all roadways of Syunik province.
According to the information provided by the ministry of internal affairs of Georgia Stepantsminda-Larsi highway is open for all types for vehicles. Drivers are recommended to drive exclusively on winter tires.