10:07, 4 January 2026

Restrictions on travel on the Transkam highway have been lifted.

The road between Russia and South Ossetia has reopened to all types of traffic after the roadway was cleared of avalanche debris.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot," on December 29, 2025, the Transcaucasian Highway was also closed to traffic due to deteriorating weather conditions. The restrictions were lifted on December 30.

The Trans-Caucasian Highway (Transkam) runs through the Main Caucasus Range and is the only year-round route between Russia and South Ossetia.

At 8:00 a.m. Moscow time, restrictions on the passage of heavy vehicles on the Trans-Caucasian Highway in both directions were lifted, the South Ossetian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported today on its Telegram channel.

Earlier, on January 2, several avalanches occurred on a section of the highway near the village of Uanel, "leading to the closure of the roadway." "Road services have eliminated the consequences of two avalanches," the ministry reported.

Moreover, the Transkam Highway reopened to passenger vehicle traffic on the evening of January 3.

"Over the past 24 hours, road services have been working to eliminate the consequences of the avalanches, including clearing the roadway of snow, widening the roadway, and applying de-icing materials," the ministry reported on the evening of January 3.

Translated automatically via Google translate from https://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/419655