„AB „Kelių priežiūra“ informs that the situation near the Bukiškis viaduct in Avižieniai, Vilnius district, has basically stabilized. Road workers have managed to significantly reduce the level of accumulated surface water, and the remaining water removal works are ongoing.
Traffic in this area is still restricted for now, but it is planned that around midnight the traffic restrictions will be lifted and traffic will be resumed.
Last night’s storm was particularly intense in some parts of Lithuania, causing large accumulations of surface water in a very short time in some places. In such situations, the goal is to restore traffic as quickly as possible, but no decision can be made at the expense of safety.
AB „Kelių priežiūra“ thanks residents and drivers for their patience, understanding, and responsible behavior. Also, thanks to partners and all responsible institutions for prompt cooperation in coordinating actions and managing the situation,” the company’s statement on „Facebook“ reads.
The storm that hit Lithuania on Saturday evening mostly affected Vilnius and the Vilnius district.
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About 35 mm of precipitation fell in the Vilnius region, or 35 liters of water per square meter.
The largest floods in Vilnius were recorded on the Western bypass, Geležinio Vilko St., Žalgirio St., Dangeručio St., Mozūriškių St., Vėtrungių St., Justiniškių St., and Leičių St.
In the Vilnius district, not only the rain but also the squall caused the most damage in the Avižieniai and Riešė elderships. There, not only were roads and garages flooded, but many trees were also uprooted and broken, and roofs of houses were torn off and damaged.
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