Traffic restrictions possible due to visit of Pompeo through Jan. 30-Feb. 1

Published Jan. 30, 2020 at 9:37 am

Gridlocked traffic on Kyiv roads, like the above scene pictured in March 2017, is a sight that is all too common. Instead of improving, the situation appears to have worsened. Radical changes are needed and cities in Asia and Europe could offer lessons and solutions to help Kyiv become a more livable capital. (Kostyantyn Chernichkin).

Photo by Kostyantyn Chernichkin

Through January 30 to February 1, there could be traffic restrictions in Kyiv due to a visit of U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to Ukraine, a press service of the Department of the State Guard of Ukraine reported.

“We draw the attention of residents and guests of Kyiv to the fact that from January 30 to February 1, due to the visit of the U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to Ukraine, there may be temporary slight traffic restrictions in the capital,” reads the statement.

According to the service, traffic restrictions possible on Boryspil Highway on January 30 and February 1.