Upper Lars opens for passenger transport

By the evening, the Georgian Military Road resumed passenger cars' traffic.

The roadway has been cleared of snow and traffic on the road is safe.

"On the Vladikavkaz - Lars section, traffic is allowed for passenger cars and buses, except for heavy vehicles. It is allowed in both directions from 16:00 on December 28, 2023 until further notice",

Ministry of Emergency Situations for North Ossetia said.

At the Upper Lars checkpoint, a line of trucks stretches for several kilometers. About 3 thousand trucks are waiting to cross the checkpoint.