Vardenyats Pass is closed

09:28, 9 February, 2016

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 9, ARMENPRESS. According to the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations (MTAES) of the Republic of Armenia (RA), on February 9 by 09.00 all state and interstate highways in the Republic are mainly passable.

“Armenpress” was informed from the Armenian MTAES that Vardenyats Pass is closed.

Sotk-Karvachar, Vayk-Sisian-Goris, Aparan-Spitak, Alagyaz-Artik, Alaverdi-Vanadzor, Urasar-Katnaghbyur, Kaputan-Hatis-Zovashen, Zovk-Sevaberd, Jraber-Fantan, Sevan-Martuni-Vardenis-Chambarak highways, the intercommunal roads of Talin, Aparan, Aragats regions and Dilijan turns are difficult to pass.

Black ice is formed on Goris-Sisian highway.

MTAES of the Republic of Armenia warns to drive on the high-mentioned roads only with winter tires and in urgent cases.

As the department of ES of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of The Republic of Georgia informs Stepantsminda-Lars highway is open for passenger cars case of using tire chains.

 


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