According to Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia, due to snow and glaze-ice, traffic at km100-km187 (Lakhamula-Ushguli) is restricted for trailers, semi-trailers and buses with more than 30 seats. Movement for the remaining transport means is permissible by application of anti-skid chains. Traffic is free for tandem-drive vehicles.

Km1-km100 (Zugdidi-Lakhamula) section is free for traffic.