14:18, 11 февраля 2020, 24.kg
Movement of trucks restricted on Bishkek – Osh road due to snowfall
Restrictions on movement of heavy vehicles were imposed in Jalal-Abad region today since 7.00 in the morning. The Ministry of Transport and Roads of Kyrgyzstan confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency.
According to it, 25-30 centimeters of snow fell in Toktogul region the day before. Heavy snowfall continues today. Therefore, it was decided to temporarily ban movement of heavy trucks through Chychkan and Ala-Bel passes.
«Trucks can block the road and get into a traffic accident at the pass during heavy snowfalls. Therefore, for security reasons, we impose travel restrictions. It’s snowing at Chychkan and Ala-Bel passes, clearing of the highway continues,» the Ministry of Transport commented.
Road through Too-Ashuu pass is still open.
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