Vardenyats Pass is closed
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.