LatviaPublished: 21 October 2026 at 17:55

Crash causes traffic disruption on Riga bypass

A road accident on Wednesday has made traffic difficult on the Riga bypass. The State Police gave the information to the news agency LETA.

Traffic is hindered on the Riga bypass, the road that skirts the Latvian capital, on Wednesday because of a road accident. The disruption may delay drivers using this route.

The State Police informed the news agency LETA about the situation. The report does not say how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was injured, or on which section of the bypass the accident happened. It is also unknown how long the restrictions on traffic might last.

Drivers planning a trip along the Riga bypass are advised to follow up-to-date information on the traffic situation.

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