Anticipate congested traffic conditions in Rīga during late afternoons on Friday

Anticipate congested traffic conditions in Rīga during late afternoons on Friday

In Latvia, motorists are facing significant delays and traffic restrictions on several major highways due to ongoing construction and repair works. Here's a breakdown of the affected areas and the associated speed limits and estimated crossing times:

## Vidzeme Motorway (A2)

Two sections on the Vidzeme Motorway are currently under construction, causing traffic disruptions. The first section, from Sigulda CSDD to the access road to Lorupe (V96) and at the shopping centre Šokolāde, has speed limits of 50 km/h and 30 km/h, with a width limit of 3.5 meters. The estimated crossing time varies depending on traffic volume, ranging from half an hour to an hour[1].

Another section from Grundzale to Lācupi has two traffic lights and a width restriction of 3.5 meters, with an estimated crossing time of approximately 42 minutes[1].

## Daugavpils Motorway (A6)

On the Daugavpils Motorway, a traffic light section from Kalniški to Ļūbaste has a speed limit of 50 km/h. The estimated crossing time is 20 minutes[1].

## Jēkabpils-Rēzekne-Ludza-Russian border (Terehova) Motorway (A12)

The A12 motorway also has several construction areas. From Mežāre to the turn to Murāni (P84), speed limits are 70 km/h and 50 km/h. The estimated crossing time is 25 minutes[1]. In Ludza, four traffic lights with speed limits of 70 km/h and 50 km/h have been installed, causing an estimated crossing time of 40 minutes[1].

## Daugavpils Bypass (A14) and A14 section to Svente

Four traffic lights with speed limits of 70 km/h and 50 km/h can be found on the Daugavpils bypass (A14) and on the A14 section to Svente. The estimated crossing time is 35 minutes[1].

## Riga Bypass (A4, A5)

The Riga bypass is not exempt from these disruptions, with repair works ongoing on the bridge over the Lielā Jugla and on the viaduct over Daugavpils highway (A6). This has led to considerable traffic restrictions near Upesciems and Salaspils[1].

In total, traffic restrictions are in place on 74 sections of the national road network where construction work is ongoing. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and check for updates on traffic conditions before setting out.

[1] Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate. (n.d.). Traffic restrictions on major highways in Latvia. Retrieved from https://www.vsa.gov.lv/en/news/traffic-restrictions-on-major-highways-in-latvia

Travelers exploring the scenic Vidzeme region in Latvia may encounter delays on the Vidzeme Motorway (A2), particularly in the areas undergoing construction. The first section, from Sigulda CSDD to Lorupe (V96) andŠokolāde, has traffic restrictions that could increase travel time by half an hour to an hour, depending on the volume of traffic. Additionally, those planning a lifestyle influenced by frequent travel in Latvia should be aware of the impact of the inclement weather on road conditions and associated speed limits.

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