Slippery conditions reported on various roads across Latvia on Wednesday

Slippery conditions reported on various roads across Latvia on Wednesday

Driving on Latvian roads currently requires extra caution due to the presence of black ice and the ongoing poor driving conditions. The roads in regions such as Latgale, Ogre, Aizkraukle, Jēkabpils, Limbaži, Valmiera, Cēsis, Valka, Gulbene, Rēzekne, Ludza, Alūksne, Preiļi, Krāslava, Talsi, and Ventspils are particularly affected, making them potentially hazardous.

Black ice, a thin layer of transparent ice on the road surface, can make driving more challenging and increase the risk of accidents, especially in changeable weather conditions. This treacherous condition is more likely to form in such weather situations.

To stay informed about the current driving conditions, the Latvian Road Administration (Latvijas Valsts Ceļi, LVC) website is a useful resource. The site offers live traffic cameras, updates on roadworks, and information about reported road defects. Users can filter by road numbers and geographic regions to find the most accurate and up-to-date information.

To access this information, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official LVC website.
2. Navigate to the road condition or traffic information section.
3. Select the specific main road or region from the available menus.
4. Check for the latest updates, including traffic jams, roadworks, or weather impacts.

Sixty maintenance units are currently working tirelessly to clear the roads of this dangerous ice. However, it is essential to exercise caution when driving, as black ice is invisible, increasing the risk of accidents.

Currently, there is no specific traffic or road condition update available for the main roads A2, A3, A6, A10, A12, A13, A14 or regional roads in the Latgale, Ogre, Aizkraukle, Jēkabpils, Limbaži, Valmiera, Cēsis, Valka, Gulbene, Rēzekne, Ludza, Alūksne, Preiļi, Krāslava, Talsi, and Ventspils regions, except for slow traffic in the Rīga-Ķekava direction due to roadworks.

[1] Roadworks information source: https://www.lvc.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/aktualitates/2022/01/24/ceļa-darbs-rija-kekava [2] Public reporting information source: https://www.lvc.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/aktualitates/2021/12/15/ceļa-darbs-apmierinat-ar-publisko-informaciju-par-ceļu-darbu-un-darbu-izdevumu-nozīmumu

1. Driving in the environmental-science field, studying the impact of black ice in regions like Latgale, particularly in weather-related conditions, could provide valuable insights for improving road safety and reducing the risks associated with such climatic events.
2. While the LVC website offers updates on roadworks and environmental conditions, there are currently no specific warnings for the main roads A2, A3, A6, A10, A12, A13, A14, or regional roads in the Latgale, Ogre, Aizkraukle, Jēkabpils, Limbaži, Valmiera, Cēsis, Valka, Gulbene, Rēzekne, Ludza, Alūksne, Preiļi, Krāslava, Talsi, and Ventspils regions, but one should still exercise extra caution due to the poor weather and the presence of black ice.

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