On Friday, December 20, ice on many roads in Vidzeme and Latgale regions is making driving difficult. informed the Latvian State Roads agency (Latvijas Valsts ceļi/LVC).
On slippery road sections, ice is being grooved and sprinkled with anti-slip materials.
Driving conditions are currently particularly difficult on local roads in the Madona area due to melting ice and snow.
Meanwhile, driving conditions are difficult on local roads in the areas around Cēsis, Valmiera, Valka, Gulbene, Alūksne, Rēzekne, Krāslava and Ludza.
LVC calls on drivers to be especially careful, choosing a speed appropriate for the road surface condition and maintaining a safe distance from vehicles in front.
You can see current road conditions across the country on LVC’s live map here: https://lvceli.lv/
