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After the storm, road crews rush to critical locations: traffic remains closed in some areas
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After the storm, road crews rush to critical locations: traffic remains closed in some areas

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Road maintenance crews immediately responded to storm damage, working continuously to clear critical areas and remove fallen trees and branches from roadways.
  • Intense efforts are underway to pump out large volumes of surface water, particularly under the Bukiลกkio viaduct in Vilnius region, where traffic remains closed.
  • Drivers are urged to pay attention to temporary signs and report any hazardous situations to aid in maintaining traffic safety.

Road crews are working around the clock to clear damage caused by a recent storm, with immediate responses to rising water levels and obstructions on state roads. Teams are focused on critical areas, including the Bukiลกkio viaduct in the Vilnius region, where significant surface water accumulation has led to a continued closure of traffic. High-performance pumps are being used to remove the water, a process that may take time even after the rain stops to ensure safe driving conditions.

As soon as rising water levels and the first obstacles on state roads were detected, patrol inspections were intensified, and road crews were directed to critical locations. Work is being carried out continuously and continues to this day.

โ€” Keliลณ prieลพiลซraDescribing the immediate response to storm damage.

Elsewhere, crews are clearing fallen trees and branches from roadways across various state road sections. They are also conducting enhanced patrols to identify and assess new hazards created by the storm. The public is asked to remain vigilant, observe temporary road signs, and report any dangerous situations to "Keliลณ prieลพiลซra" (Road Maintenance) to supplement ongoing monitoring efforts and enhance overall traffic safety.

To remove the storm's consequences as quickly as possible, intensive water removal work is currently underway, using high-performance water pumps.

โ€” Keliลณ prieลพiลซraExplaining the efforts to clear waterlogged areas.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.