Society

16 February, 2026 / 19:59

/ 12 January, 2026

Driving in winter conditions on national roads of Moldova; authorities urge caution

Road maintenance crews on the night of January 11 to 12 intervened on more national roads in the northern part of the country following snowfall and the formation of black ice. A total of 58 special vehicles and 37 road workers were deployed in the field, spreading 218 tons of technical salt and 86 tons of anti-skid material.

According to the National Road Administration, the works targeted both national and regional roads, in order to ensure traffic in winter conditions. Interventions took place on such routes as M1, M5, R7, R8, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R19, R9, as well as on roads in categories G5, G9, G10, G14, G20, G33, G37, G38, G39, G40, G41, G57, and G98.

Most actions were reported in the districts of Glodeni, Soroca, Ocnita, Briceni, Edinet, Drochia, Floresti, Soldanesti, Donduseni, Balti and Falesti, as well as in two areas in the central part of the country: Straseni and Ialoveni.

The National Road Administration reiterates that, at present, traffic is taking place in winter conditions, with the road surface being partially covered with snow in some areas. The authorities announce that the situation is being constantly monitored and urge drivers to exercise increased caution, especially in areas hit by snowfall.

Comment

Latest News

Over 500 refugee children from Ukraine learn Romanian for free in schools of Moldova

VIDEO // Fine of up to 600 lei for using phone while driving in Moldova; police step up control actions

Former leader of Moldovan Democratic Party does not come court hearing in Kuliok file; court rules to forcibly bring him

Culture minister calls for calm in conflict over church in central Moldova settlement

Reorganized schools, support classes, allowances for young teachers: what new Education Code of Moldova stipulates

Comrat State University celebrates 35 years since founding

Moldova and Ukraine update technical-military cooperation agreement

Public Institution State Protected Natural Areas to be set up in Moldova

Constantin Țuțu case reaches Court of Appeal: prosecution seeks asset seizures and lengthy prison terms

VIDEO // Moldova and Germany to cooperate in labour and social protection

VIDEO // Ministry of Education expands reading promotion programs in kindergartens, schools

WEATHER // Black Ice on roads in Moldova: air temperatures to rise to +6°C on February 11

PHOTO // Moldovan servicemen take part in multinational exercise held in Germany

Resident of central Moldova district detained by National Anticorruption Centre, after attempting to offer money for votes

PHOTO GALLERY // CNAS celebrates 25 years of activity. Developments in social system discussed at national conference

Norway to open Embassy in Chișinău

Lithuanians celebrate State Restoration Day

BTA: Bulgaria Wins Historic First Women’s European Team Badminton Title

Moldovan president at Munich Conference says cognitive warfare most dangerous threat to democracies

Day of remembrance for servicemen who died in war in Afghanistan // Moldovan PM says peace should be protected

Moldovan PM conveys message on 37th anniversary of end of war in Afghanistan

Moldovan parliament speaker conveys message on 37th anniversary of withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan

Regional security, strengthening resilience to hybrid challenges on agenda of talks between Moldovan defense minister and counterparts from more states

BTA: President Iotova Meets French President Macron at Munich Security Conference

Munich Security Conference // Moldovan foreign affairs minister has bilateral meetings with counterparts from more countries

Moldovan president at Munich Security Conference says stronger Moldova in European Union means stronger, safer Europe

Moldovan parliament speaker says leadership aims to repair three thousand km of roads by 2029

First meeting of expert council under parliamentary commission for European integration held in Moldova

PHOTO GALLERY // Winners of first edition of National Contest of Book Trailers awarded prizes in Chisinau

PHOTO GALLERY // Well-known departed poet of Moldova honored with flower-laying ceremony on Alley of Classics in Chisinau

See more