According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, the restrictions came into effect on November 11 at 17:10. Adverse weather conditions have forced services to temporarily restrict freight traffic on key sections of the highway connecting Bishkek and Osh.
Where restrictions are in place
Currently, the passage of trucks is suspended at two stationary posts:
- Chychkan post in Toktogul district
- Sosnovka post
Roadwork
The agency reported that blizzards and heavy snowfall are being observed at the passes. To ensure safety, road services are conducting snow removal operations on the roadway and spreading inert materials on the highway.
Context
This concerns the Bishkek — Osh highway, which is the main transport artery between the capital and the country's largest southern city, Osh.
