Expect jams on Rīga-Liepāja highway this weekend
Latvian authorities are warning drivers to expect heavy traffic on the Rīga-Liepāja highway this weekend due to the 'Summer Sound' festival. Officials advise travelers to plan ahead and exercise caution regarding roadworks and difficult overtaking conditions.
Why it matters
Public safety warnings for major travel corridors help reduce traffic accidents and congestion during peak event periods.
Some visitors will set off as early as Thursday, 30 July, but the majority will travel to Liepāja on Friday, 31 July, and return on Sunday, 2 August. As a result, drivers should expect the road to Liepāja to be busy this weekend and must take extra care. As is the case every summer, drivers should also be particularly aware of roadworks on the Liepāja highway this year. You can find out about the current roadworks on the Latvian State Roads map.
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