TIRANA, Dec 23 /ATA/ Bad weather has swept through the country with snow and rainfall.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy announces that all roadways are open and contractors are actively working to clear them.
“The maintenance teams have been and continue to be on the ground to ensure the traffic is running smoothly,” the ministry informed.
The ministry recommends that drivers use winter tires, drive at reduced speeds, and strictly adhere to the instructions given by the authorities on the ground.
Snowfall has been recorded on the following road segments and routes: B. Curri – Valbona; Ura Bujan – Qafë Morinë; Sopot – Kam; Sopot – Kërrnaj; Qafë Mejdani – Shipshan; B. Curri – Fierzë; B. Curri – Cerrnicë; Dushaj – Lekbibaj; Qafë Mali – Fierzë; Kuben – Vasie; Qafë Thore – Bogë – Theth.
The ministry reports that, in collaboration with the police, road has been closed in the Qafë Thores area due to the snowfall creating a risk of avalanches.
Landslides have occurred on the Skuraj-Peshkopi road segment.
Rain and snow have also fallen in the southeastern and southern regions, particularly in Steblevë, Kapshticë, and Qafë Thanë, accompanied by strong winds.
Moreover, rain (in the form of wet snow) along with wind is falling in Llogora, on the Dardha and Voskopojë road segments, at Qafa e Qarrit, and on the Valare-Erind-Çajup road.
/sm/
