A ban on travel along the Georgian Military Highway has been introduced.

Exit from North Ossetia via the Georgian Military Highway is prohibited for all types of transport due to deteriorating weather conditions.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot", on December 29, 2025, heavy-duty vehicles were prohibited from using the Georgian Military Highway due to deteriorating weather conditions in Georgia. The ban was lifted only on the afternoon of January 4.

Starting at 4:10 a.m. Moscow time, all types of motor vehicles are prohibited on the Vladikavkaz-Lars section in the direction of exiting Russia, the North Ossetian Ministry of Emergency Situations announced on its website.

The ban was introduced "due to worsening weather conditions in Georgia, the impossibility of ensuring the safe passage of vehicles, and taking into account the recommendations of the Georgian Border Police," the publication states.

Prior to this, from 1:00 a.m. Moscow time on January 9, only heavy-duty vehicles were restricted on the Georgian Military Highway, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

As a reminder, the Transcaucasian Highway (is also closed to traffic since midnight. href="https://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/171837/">Transkam) between Russia and South Ossetia.

Caucasian Knot compiled tips for those who decide to travel along the Georgian Military Highway by car in the guide "To Georgia by Car: How to Avoid Getting Stuck at the Verkhniy Lars Checkpoint".