The agency noted that the volume of the avalanche is currently being clarified.
Complete cessation of vehicle movement has been recorded in both directions.Specialized machines are working to clear the road, and the work is in an active phase.
Additionally, as reported by the Ministry of Transport, on the same day, February 12, at 09:29, an avalanche also occurred at kilometers 198-200 of the alternative highway Balykchy - Kazarman - Jalal-Abad, located in the Naryn region, with a volume of about one thousand cubic meters, which also led to the closure of this section. There are no casualties. The road is being cleared with the help of special equipment.
Further information will be provided later.