Upper Lars checkpoint is again closed to all types of vehicles

ArmInfo. The Upper Lars  checkpoint is again closed to all types of vehicles. This is stated  in the message of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for  North Ossetia.

"Due to the deterioration of weather conditions on the territory of  Georgia, and the impossibility of ensuring safe passage of vehicles,  as well as considering the recommendations of the Georgian border  police, the movement of all types of vehicles on the section  Vladikavkaz - the settlement of Lars in the direction of leaving the  Russian Federation is prohibited as of December 28, 1.00 p.m.", the  message says.

It also notes that a heating point has been deployed in close  proximity to the Upper Lars checkpoint. Here, car drivers waiting for  their pass to be renewed can not only warm up, drink tea, but also  charge their mobile devices. Psychologists from the Main Directorate  of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia are working in the  area of the checkpoint, traffic police officers are on duty, a crew  has been deployed to respond to possible incidents, and drivers are  being informed about the situation developing on the Georgian  Military Road.