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Oymyakon road inundated due to excessive rainfall

Roadway shutdown on highway "Oymyakon" spanning from 0 to 91 kilometers

Catastrophic downpours lead to the flooding of Oymyakon's main road
Catastrophic downpours lead to the flooding of Oymyakon's main road

Oymyakon road inundated due to excessive rainfall

The Yakutia Road Management has ordered the closure of a specific road located in the Oymyakonsky District of Yakutia, known as the Oymyakon automobile road, due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The closure, announced on June 25, affects the section from 0 km to 91 km of the highway.

According to a report by YAKUTIA.INFO, all types of vehicles are banned from using this stretch of the road. The aim of the closure is to preserve the lives and health of citizens, as well as their property, and ensure safe passage.

Unfortunately, no information about the expected duration of the closure or any alternative routes or detours for the closed section of the Oymyakon automobile road has been provided. Additionally, no information about the impact of the closure on local residents or businesses has been disclosed.

The director of the Federal Road Agency (Rosavtodor) is responsible for the decision to close the Oymyakon automobile road. The flooding on the roadway has caused significant disruption, and the closure is intended to mitigate any potential risks.

It is advised that travellers planning to visit the Oymyakonsky District of Yakutia or those who regularly use the Oymyakon automobile road to commute or conduct business monitor the situation closely and plan alternative routes if necessary. More information is expected to be released in due course.

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