Roads are closing for strong winds around Poprad: Cestáře has issued the first situational stage – TVNOVINY.sk

The first situational stage in connection with unfavorable weather was announced by the Administration and Maintenance of Roads of the Prešov Self-Governing Region (SÚC PSK), Poprad Region. Marcel Polomský, its director, said so.

According to the Regional Directorate of the Police Force (KR PZ) in Prešov, the situation is the worst in the districts of Poprad and Kežmarok, while they also temporarily closed the road I / 66 – Ždiar in the direction of Strednice. Drivers are encouraged to postpone travel.

According to Jana Ligdayová, a spokeswoman for KR PZ in Prešov, in connection with the worsened weather situation, they are recording an increased number of road traffic events. Police are urging drivers to be more vigilant, to be vigilant and to be considerate of other road users.

Road users also join the challenge. Drivers are asked to limit trips and delays as much as possible until the weather is more favorable.

“The wind is rising and snowing for almost two days, although not all the time, but it is enough for it to blow and cover the roads. Snow tongues are forming and with the gradual loss of daylight, visibility will worsen, ”Polomský explained, adding that road users are constantly in the field. He stressed that it is especially challenging in such weather.

“We try to ensure that all roads are passable,” said Polomský. He also reminded that due to snowdrifts, the road III / 3061 between Štrba and Šuňava is closed. “It’s a very exposed section, with a large field on one side and a notched road in the notch, up to two meters high.”