According to Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia, due to heavy snow and avalanche danger, traffic at km171-km186 (Kala-Ushguli) section of Zugdidi-Jvari-Mestia-Lasdili secondary road is restricted for trailers, semi-trailers and buses with more than 30 seat, while the movement of other vehicles is permissible by application of anti-skid chains. Movement is free for vehicles with two or more driving axles.