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Traffic: Wet roads, 40-minute delay at Bogorodica crossing

Traffic: Wet roads, 40-minute delay at Bogorodica crossing

Skopje, 17 June 2023 (MIA) — Wet road conditions are reported across the country with moderate traffic outside urban areas and no delays at border crossings except at Bogorodica, where vehicles can expect to wait up to 40 minutes to exit the country.

 

Heavy rainfall, river flooding and landslides have blocked traffic on the Gradsko – Prilep regional road. It is closed for all traffic until the area is cleared.

 

Skopje's Belasica Bridge, on Belasica Street, is closed until further notice due to structural damage. Drivers should use an alternate route.

 

As of June 14. 2023, there is construction work on the R1303 between Makedonski Brod and Prilep, near the Barbaros pass. Motorists are advised that there will be a 30 km/hour work zone speed limit.

 

Traffic is diverted from part of the A3 between Podmolje and Ohrid for road work. A detour is available via R1208 regional road.

 

Part of the A2 between Kriva Palanka and Deve Bair border crossing has been closed for repairs. A detour is available via R1208 regional road.

 

As of May 8, 2023, the A2 highway section between Skopje and Tetovo will have lane reductions for the construction of a highway noise barrier. Signs are in place.

 

The R1102 regional road section between Veles and Gradsko will be under construction and closed to traffic through June 2023.

 

As of Nov. 3, 2022, traffic is diverted from part of the A4 between Blace and Skopje for road work.

 

The northbound off-ramp at the A1 highway section between Demir Kapija and Negotino is closed for construction work. A detour is available via R1102 regional road.

 

The westbound off-ramp at the A2 highway section between Kichevo and Ohrid is closed for construction work. A detour is available via R1102 regional road.

 

Landslides are possible along the routes of Katlanovo – Veles, Mavrovo – Debar – Struga, Vinica – Berovo and Kochani – Delchevo.

 

Motorists are advised to drive carefully, adjust their speed to weather conditions and follow traffic rules, signs and signals.