According to Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia, due to heavy snow and avalanche hazards, traffic at km186-km198 (Ushguli-Lasdili) section of Zugdidi-Jvari-Mestia-Lasdili secondary road, is restricted for all transport means.

Due to heavy snow, traffic at km100-km186 (Lakhamula-Ushguli) is restricted for trailers, semi-trailers and buses with more than 30 seats.  For other transport means, movement is permitted by application of antiskid chains. Traffic is free for vehicles with two or more main axis.

Traffic is free at km1-km100 (Zugdidi-Lakhamula) section.