North Ossetia enforces restrictions as over 2,000 trucks wait to cross Russian-Georgian border

The North Ossetian Traffic Management Centre has announced that nearly 2,500 trucks are currently waiting to cross the Russian-Georgian border at the Upper Lars checkpoint in North Ossetia.

As of the morning of July 22, 2,465 trucks were registered in the electronic queue to travel to Georgia, a significant increase compared to 1,900 trucks waiting on July 18, Caliber.Az reports citing the Armenian media.

Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Sergei Menyailo has announced that a high alert regime has been implemented to address the significant backlog of transit vehicles at the border. As a result, access for additional trucks into the region has been restricted until sufficient parking space can be made available.

The Georgian Military Road is currently the only operational land route connecting Armenia with Russia through Georgia, contributing to the congestion as trucks face delays in their transit.

The Upper Lars checkpoint, located in North Ossetia-Alania, Russia, is a significant border crossing point between Russia and Georgia. Situated along the Georgian Military Road, it serves as the primary land route connecting Russia with Georgia and, by extension, Armenia. The checkpoint is on the Georgian Military Road, which has historically been a key route for trade and travel between Russia and the South Caucasus region. The Upper Lars checkpoint is a crucial transit point for commercial goods, including imports and exports between Russia, Georgia, and Armenia. The checkpoint is often busy with trucks and other vehicles.