The railway crossing connecting Priekulė and Vilkyčiai, located near Dreižiai, was closed for a period of ten days starting July 7th. During this closure, traffic was redirected to utilize two alternative roadways. However, local residents reported significant difficulties with one of the designated bypass routes—Priekulės Minijos street, which transitioned into a gravel surface—following heavy rainfall.
Residents expressed concern that the condition of the road deteriorated rapidly. One local resident noted that the surface became nearly impassable the following day. The poor state of the road was cited as a major impediment, making passage difficult even for vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive systems.
The resident questioned the decision to permit vehicles weighing up to 32 tons to use the bypass route, suggesting that a complete prohibition on heavy trucks might have been more appropriate. Furthermore, the resident observed that public transportation services do not appear to utilize this specific road due to its compromised condition. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the infrastructure supporting traffic flow during necessary detours.
The difficulty in navigating the damaged road raises questions about the suitability of the temporary bypass for heavy commercial vehicles. These reports suggest a discrepancy between the capacity deemed acceptable for the alternative route and its actual usability following adverse weather conditions.
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