ArmInfo. The Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia reports that as of the morning of February 18, roads are closed in Armenia.
In particular, the road leading from the high-mountain meteorological station "Amberd" to Lake Kari is closed. In the highlands of the Syunik region, icy conditions are observed in places.
According to information received from the Department of Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia and the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in North Ossetia, the Stepantsminda-Lars highway is closed to all types of vehicles.
Meanwhile, according to the message of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in North Ossetia, due to bad weather in Georgia, the passage of heavy vehicles on the Georgian Military Road is restricted. Restrictions have been introduced on the passage of heavy-duty vehicles along the Georgian Military Road from the city of Vladikavkaz to the settlement of Lars in the direction of exit from the Russian Federation. The restrictions have been introduced due to the deterioration of weather conditions in Georgia, the impossibility of ensuring safe passage, and also taking into account the recommendations of the Georgian Border Police.
The Georgian Military Road is the only highway that can be used to travel from Russia to Georgia and Armenia.
