China, Kyrgyzstan: Chinese-Kyrgyz border to close May 1-4

Event

Chinese and Kyrgyz authorities plan to close their mutual border May 1-4 to coincide with Labor Day. No vehicles will be able to pass through the Irkeshtam and Torugart border checkpoints for the duration of the closure.

The border closure will likely cause freight transport and delivery disruptions through at least May 5, as freight operators could attempt to divert shipping routes through border checkpoints in neighboring countries such as Kazakhstan or Tajikistan. Increased traffic congestion is possible along the A371/S309 and A365/S212 highways after the border crossings resume operations.

Advice

Allow additional time for travel and consider alternative routes if planning to route freight through Chinese-Kyrgyz border checkpoints May 1-5. Plan for possible freight delivery delays through at least May 5.