Why Barriers Are Being Installed in the Vicinity of Verin Ptghni: Explanation

The Road Department has commented on why barriers are being installed in the vicinity of the Verin Ptghni community. "On the M-4 interstate road segment 10+500, near Verin Ptghni (in the direction towards Sevan), a change in traffic organization is being implemented. Iron barriers are being installed on the right side of the traffic lanes to avoid congestion on the interstate road and to ensure traffic safety. The traffic alteration has been coordinated with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia," the statement reads.

Earlier, it was reported that the Road Department of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure was installing barriers in the Verin Ptghni area; however, employees of the 'Zovq' supermarket attempted to obstruct the work by staging a protest.