Lars checkpoint or Upper Lars checkpoint is located on the Russian-Georgian border. Lars checkpoint means the only land route through which it is possible to cross the Russian-Georgian border legally. Saying Lars checkpoint, we also mean the only land route connecting Armenia - Russia. Through the Lars checkpoint, Armenia connects with the EАEU countries as well. Lars checkpoint is not only a means of connecting the world, but also a potential bridge of economic relations for Armenia. Thus, not only cars, but also trucks are sent from Armenia to Russia, to the EAEU countries. Thus, not only light passenger cars, but also trucks are sent from Armenia to Russia and to the EAEU countries.
Lars checkpoint is located in the mountainous part. It is 1127 meters above the sea level. The weather is unpredictable and the climate is mild wet. Of course, the weather conditions, have their impact on the work of the Lars checkpoint.
First, in summer, the number of cars is doubled at the Lars checkpoint. When you reach the Lars checkpoint, it is possible that the cars will mass and queues will form. The reason is mud and heavy rain. And this situation arises due to weather downfall.
Weather surprises happen in winter. You have probably heard the expression “Lars checkpoint closed” or “Lars checkpoint closed for trucks”. And the reason for this is the snowstorms. The Lars checkpoint is closed for both objective and subjective reasons. When we say objective reasons, we mean the weather conditions. The subjective reasons are the large flow of cars, queues, different technical problems. The Georgian government usually tries to solve these problems as soon as possible. Armenia sent the responsible person to Lars checkpoint. With the appointment of this person, it is possible to give faster solutions to the problems related to the Armenian cargo shipping.
In 2022, the allowance of the Upper Lars checkpoint will increase up to 6.5 times. Reaching the Lars checkpoint, 2650 to 3000 cars a day will be able to cross the border. By the way, for the convenience of drivers, web-cameras have been installed at the Lars border checkpoint. Through them, drivers are informed about both the weather conditions and the queues at the checkpoint.
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