Landslide Shuts Down Artvin-Erzurum Highway
Landslide Closes Artvin-Erzurum Highway in Turkey
A landslide occurred on the Artvin-Erzurum highway in Turkey on the evening of April 18, 2023. The deadly incident took place in the village of Esenyaka on the 45th kilometer of the highway. The landslide caused rock and soil masses to collapse from the slope, which in turn inundated the highway. The area had to be closed immediately due to tons of rock fragments and soil blocking the road.
Thankfully no casualties have been reported in the landslide as passing vehicles managed to avoid it at the last moment. Construction equipment and highways teams have been deployed to the area where long queues of vehicles have formed. They are working around the clock to clear the debris and reopen the Artvin-Erzurum highway.
The Yusufeli District Governor Hüseyin Kaptan is also investigating the site of the landslide to assess the damage and ensure that such incidents do not happen again in the future.
The Artvin-Erzurum highway is an important route that connects the cities of Artvin and Erzurum, and it is used by thousands of people daily. The closure of the highway will cause inconvenience for the people and businesses in the area, and they are eagerly waiting for the highway to reopen as soon as possible.
The incident serves as a reminder that nature can be unpredictable, and it is important to take appropriate measures to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of people and properties. The authorities are expected to take necessary precautions to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
