Lars is Open for Trucks, Roads to Amberd and Kar Lake Closed in Armenia

The Ministry of Emergency Situations informs that as of April 30 at 08:15, the roads in Armenia are generally passable. However, the roads leading to the Amberd Fortress and Kar Lake in the Aragatsotn province will remain closed for an indefinite period.

Regarding Lars, based on information received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia and the Crisis Management Center of the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry in North Ossetia, the Stepantsminda-Lars road is open only for freight transportation following intensive snow removal operations.

At the same time, it is noted that the ban on the entry of foreigners into Georgia remains in effect. The prohibition does not apply to freight transport.

Drivers are advised to use only winter tires while traveling.