Current Traffic Issues at the Polish, Lithuanian, and Latvian Borders with Belarus
Polish Border: Brest-Terespol
Border authorities recommend alternative travel paths for the public
The Brest-Terespol checkpoint, the only operational point for passenger traffic between Belarus and Poland, is currently experiencing significant congestion. As of August 21, 2025, over 4,700 passenger cars and 110 buses are waiting to enter the European Union from Belarus[1][4]. This is the highest recorded queue at this border crossing.
The delays at the Brest-Terespol checkpoint are due to a variety of factors. The Polish side attributes the delays to more thorough checks, while Belarusian border guards blame their Polish counterparts for the slowdowns[1][2]. Travelers have to endure wait times of up to six days in the queue.
Lithuanian Border
In Lithuania, there are currently only two operational checkpoints, Medininkai and Šalčininkai, after the closure of four others due to national security and smuggling concerns[1].
At the Beniakoni crossing, there is no specific information available on the current traffic situation. However, it's worth noting that the cancellation of almost half of bus routes has contributed to the growing queues at the Lithuanian border crossings[5].
Latvian Border
Latvia has only one operational checkpoint at its border with Belarus. The Silene border crossing was closed indefinitely due to concerns about an illegal migration crisis[1].
Similar to the situation at Beniakoni, there is no specific information available on the current traffic situation at Grigorovshchina.
At the Kamenny Log crossing, there are currently 140 private cars waiting to enter the European Union from Belarus[3]. No specific information is available on this crossing.
In summary, the primary traffic issue remains at the Brest-Terespol crossing with Poland, where long queues and delays are common. The situation at Lithuanian and Latvian crossings is less detailed in the available information, with a focus on reduced operational checkpoints due to security concerns. It's also important to note that the cancellation of bus routes has contributed to the growing queues at the Lithuanian border crossings.
[1] State Border Committee advisory [2] Reports of clashes between locals and vacationers near Brest [3] Congestion at the "Kamenny Log" crossing on the Lithuanian border [4] Over 4,000 cars at the border today compared to 3,500 yesterday morning [5] No bus queues have been reported at the "Beniakoni" and "Kamenny Log" crossings on the Lithuanian border
Politics and general news surrounding the Polish, Lithuanian, and Latvian borders with Belarus are dominated by current traffic issues. At the Brest-Terespol checkpoint in Poland, over 4,700 passenger cars and 110 buses are enduring wait times up to six days due to congestion, while the Lithuanian border has experienced reduced operational checkpoints due to security concerns, and the Latvian border only has one operational crossing.
