Restrictions on transit vehicles during curfew have been lifted in the Odesa region
In the Odesa region, the rules governing vehicle movement during curfew have been changed. The relevant traffic restrictions have been lifted for transit vehicles.
The new rules specifically apply to transit travel through the region.
The regional military administration has lifted restrictions on transit traffic for all types of vehicles in both directions on state highways.
This refers to the route from the Kyiv highway via the Odesa bypass toward the international border crossing points “Palanka,” “Starokozache,” “Orlivka,” and “Reni.”
Transit to the checkpoints is now available without curfew restrictions.
The changes primarily affect people crossing the border with Moldova and Romania in both directions.
Now they will be able to reach the border crossing points more quickly and spend less time on the road.
This was reported by the Odesa Regional State Administration.
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