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LatviaPublished: 17 August 2026 at 12:02

Latvian State Roads: construction works continue on 50 sections

State company Latvijas Valsts ceļi has told the LETA agency that various types of construction works are currently underway on 50 sections of Latvia's state road network.

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The state company Latvijas Valsts ceļi (LVC) has informed the LETA news agency that various types of construction works are currently taking place on 50 sections of Latvia's state road network. This means dozens of separate work sites are active across the country at the same time, and road users may need to reckon with changes to normal driving conditions in these areas.

In its statement, LVC did not specify the exact locations of the sections, the types of work being carried out, or the planned completion dates. The reference to "various types" of construction suggests that the 50 sections include both larger reconstruction projects and smaller routine maintenance or surface repair works.

About LVC

Latvijas Valsts ceļi is a state-owned company responsible for the maintenance and development of Latvia's state road network. The company regularly provides media outlets, including LETA, with updates on the current situation on the roads and ongoing works.

Such announcements are typically issued to inform the public and drivers that work is underway or planned on parts of the state road network, which may affect driving speed, the number of available lanes, or traffic organization on the affected sections. LVC did not provide further details about specific restrictions in this instance.

Drivers planning trips on Latvia's state roads are advised to follow official announcements from LVC and other responsible institutions to stay informed about possible traffic restrictions or detours along their planned routes.

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