• Sunday, 01 December 2024

Traffic: Slippery roads, snow chains mandatory on Tetovo – Popova Shapka route

Traffic: Slippery roads, snow chains mandatory on Tetovo – Popova Shapka route

Skopje, 1 December 2024 (MIA) -- Wet road conditions are reported across the country, with moderate traffic outside urban areas and no delays at border crossings. There is light snowfall across western parts and rain is falling in the rest of the country.

Snow chains are mandatory for motorists driving the Tetovo – Popova Shapka route, and trucks are banned from the Strazha, Gjavato and Mavrovo mountain passes.

As of Nov. 15, 2024, winter equipment in vehicles is mandatory until Mar. 15, 2025, regardless of the weather.

As of Nov. 15, 2024, the Ohrid – Resen route through the Galichica National Park is closed to all traffic.

Landslides are possible along the routes of Katlanovo – Veles, Mavrovo – Debar – Struga, Vinica – Berovo and Kochani – Delchevo.

Motorists are advised to drive carefully, adjust their speed to weather conditions and follow traffic rules, signs and signals.