21 Jun 2023 | 10:16 AM UTC
Kyrgyzstan: German presidential visit to prompt road closures in Bishkek June 21-23
German president's official visit to prompt road closures in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 21-23; traffic disruptions likely.
Event
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit Bishkek June 21-23. Authorities have intimated that the German president and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov may meet at the Ala Archa presidential residence, south of Bishkek, during the visit.
Authorities will close sections of the following roads during the visit:
Manas Airport Road
Zhibek Jolu Avenue
Chuy Avenue
Manas Avenue
Bypass road to Tokmok (Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart highway).
The exact timings of the road closures not clear. Additionally, disruptions are likely at Manas International Airport (FRU) around Steinmeier's arrival and departure, though exact timings are unclear. Localized traffic disruptions and a visibly increased police presence are likely in affected areas of the city for the duration of Steinmeier's visit.
Advice
Prepare for traffic disruptions and heightened security measures in Bishkek June 21-23. Allow additional travel time. Monitor local media for updated information about road conditions. Heed the instructions of local authorities.
