TIRANA, Jan 7 /ATA/ The Albanian Road Authority reported that overnight rain persisted nationwide, intensifying primarily in the southeast, while precipitation subsided in the northern areas during the early morning hours.
The Albanian Road Authority (ARA) reported that snow accumulated in parts of the mountainous regions, especially along the Bogë–Theth and Qafë Mali–Fierzë routes.
The weather conditions have led to issues on certain roads, with landslides and debris posing hazards on the roadway.
In the northern region, traffic and access are disrupted on several road segments, including Bajram Curri–Valbonë, Dushaj–Lekbibaj, Sopot–Kam, Qafë Mali–Fierzë, Ura e Fanit, Rrëshen–Shpal, Shpal–Fushë-Arrëz, Hani i Hotit–Vermosh Border, Sevaster–Kalivaç, Kukës–Shishtavec, Shpal–K/Hadroj, Kukës–Krumë, Skuraj–Burrel, and Peshkopi–Vasije, due to adverse conditions.
Similar issues have been reported in the southern region, along the Lazarat, Kardhiq–Delvinë, and Lekël–Këlcyrë routes.
The Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH) emphasizes that contractors are operating continuously, 24/7, with equipment and personnel to ensure the roads are cleared and maintained in functional condition.
The Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH) urges drivers to exercise increased caution while traveling, to reduce speed due to slippery road conditions, and to equip their vehicles with winter tires and chains, particularly when traveling to mountainous areas covered in snow.
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