30 Sep 2022 | 07:21 PM UTC
China, Kyrgyzstan: Chinese-Kyrgyz border to close Oct. 1-3 in connection with Chinese holiday
Chinese-Kyrgyz border checkpoints to close Oct. 1-3 in connection with Chinese holiday. Disruptions likely. Traffic to resume Oct. 4.
Event
Chinese officials plan to close the country’s border with Kyrgyzstan Oct. 1-3 as part of measures to safeguard celebrations marking the Oct. 1 anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The Irkeshtam and Torugart border checkpoints will reopen on Oct. 4.
The border closure will cause freight transport, delivery disruptions, and customs delays through at least Oct. 4. Freight operators could attempt to divert shipping through border checkpoints in neighboring countries such as Kazakhstan or Tajikistan. After the border crossings resume operations, increased traffic congestion is possible along the A371/S309 and A365/S212 highways.
Advice
Consider alternative routes and allow additional time for shipping freight through the Chinese-Kyrgyz border checkpoints Oct. 1-4. Plan for possible freight delivery delays through at least Oct. 4.
