Bad weather in Ukraine: over a thousand units of equipment are working on the roads, restrictions for trucks are in effect

Bad weather in Ukraine: over a thousand units of equipment are working on the roads, restrictions for trucks are in effect

According to Міністерство інфраструктури: The bad weather has affected most of Ukraine, necessitating snow removal operations on state highways. Currently, 1016 units of equipment and 1229 workers are engaged in eliminating the consequences of difficult weather conditions. The air temperature ranges from -9 to -7°C, and moderate snowfall, accumulating 10-20 cm overnight, is occurring on all passes.

Traffic restrictions for heavy vehicles

Traffic restrictions for heavy vehicles remain in effect on certain sections of the M-06 and N-22 highways. In particular, the ban applies to the following routes:

• on the M-06 towards Rivne in the Zhytomyr region;
• on the M-06 towards Rivne in the Lviv region;
• on the N-22 from Lutsk towards Rivne in the Volyn region.

Traffic restrictions for heavy vehicles have also impacted the Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and Volyn regions.

In addition, the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions are experiencing freezing rain, which is causing ice to form on the roads. To improve the situation, 3 rotary snowplows and other heavy snow removal equipment have been prepared to help combat the effects of winter conditions.

In case of travel issues, drivers can contact the 24-hour hotline of the Recovery Agency at +38 067 400 60 80. Authorities urge drivers to be cautious on the roads and adhere to traffic restrictions.

Winter weather conditions in Ukraine have caused significant difficulties on the roads, emphasizing the importance of prompt responses from emergency services. To ensure driver safety, government bodies are working to take all necessary measures to alleviate the situation on highways and avoid traffic jams and accidents. In the face of constantly changing weather, drivers should remain vigilant and follow guidance to ensure their safety and that of other road users.