Attention! The Bishkek - Osh highway is temporarily closed

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On February 17, 2026, at approximately 12:10 PM, two sections of the Chychkan Gorge on the Bishkek - Osh highway experienced snow avalanches. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reports this incident.

Currently, there are temporary restrictions for vehicles of all categories at the "Sosnovka" and "Aral" checkpoints.

According to preliminary data, the avalanche that fell onto the road is about 100 meters long and approximately 5 meters high.

At the moment, road clearing operations are being carried out by road maintenance enterprise No. 23, which is actively using specialized equipment to eliminate the aftermath.

Additional information is expected to be provided shortly.

Drivers are strongly advised to exercise caution and to understand the temporary restrictions.

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