Heavy Snowfall Causes Road Closures

As of February 11 at 19:40, all interstate and republican highways in Armenia remain open. This information has been reported by the Road Department Foundation. Responsible organizations continue to carry out snow removal and salt-sand treatment on the roads.

Due to adverse weather conditions, heavy snowfall, lack of visibility, and traffic safety considerations, roads are temporarily closed at times. The road from the Jermuk junction to Kapan, as well as the Vardenyats Pass, are closed for vehicles with trailers. The Jujevan-Goskepar-Baghanis road is also impassable for vehicles with trailers.

Snow is falling in the regions of Sevan, Chambarak, Ashotsk, and Aparan. In the Aparan region, there is fog with visibility of 30 meters. In the Kotayk region, there is fog with visibility ranging from 100 to 150 meters. In the Artik region, there are patches of black ice.