08 Feb 2018 | 11:36 AM UTC
Algeria: Disruptions in center-east due to snow Feb. 7-8 /update 1
Main roads blocked by snow in center and east of the country February 7-8
Event
According to the Algerian Civil Protection, traffic is disrupted on several main roads in the center and east of the country - notably in the wilayats of Tizi Ouzou, Bouira, Setif, Bejaia, M'Sila, Batna, Blida, and Medea - due to snow. The following highways are reportedly blocked or severely disrupted by the snow as of February 8:
- Tizi Ouzou: the roads linking Benni Yenni and Iboudraren (RN30 and RN33), between Aïn El-Hammam and Bouira and in Iferhunen
- Bouira: the RN33 road in Al-Asnam; the RN15 in Aghbalou
- Setif: the road linking Bouandas and Aït Tizi; the RN76 between Guenzet and the wilayat of Bordj Bou Arreridj
- Batna: the RN31 between Batna and Merouana
- Blida: the RN64 between Bougara and Aissaouia
- M’Sila: the CW (Chemin de la Wilayat) between Maadid and the village of Eghil
- Medea: the RN60 between Ouled Antar and Boghar; the RN1 between Ksar El Boukhari and Meftaha
- Bejaia: the RN26 in Chellata
Driving conditions are likely to remain hazardous in the coming days.
Advice
Individuals in affected areas are advised to confirm road conditions prior to travel, follow local weather reports, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities, including warnings to stay off roads.
