YEREVAN, DECEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. The ministry of transportation, communication and information technologies reports as of 09:30, December 7, the Berd-Tchambarak highway and the Vardenyats Pass is difficult to pass due to a blizzard.

The ministry told ARMENPRESS the Gavar-Martuni, Stepanavan-Tashir, Vayk-Saravan, Sisian-Goris highways and the Vardenyats Pass are partly covered with clear ice.

Highway supervision agencies are carrying out 24-hour clearing operations along the highways.

Drivers are advised to travel using exclusively winter tires.

The Stepantsminda-Lars highway is open for all types of vehicles using snow chains, except vehicles with trailers.