Attention! The Bishkek - Osh highway is temporarily closed

Анна Федорова Local news
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On February 17, 2026, at 12:10, snow avalanches occurred in two sections of the Chychkan Gorge, located on the Bishkek - Osh highway, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic.

As a result, the border crossing points "Sosnovka" and "Aral" are temporarily closed to all vehicles.

Preliminary data indicates that the length of the avalanche is about 100 meters, and the height reaches 5 meters.

The road is being cleared by the road maintenance enterprise No. 23, which is actively using specialized equipment for this work.

Additional information will be published later.

Drivers are urged to follow safety rules and to show understanding regarding the temporary restrictions.

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