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Truck driving restrictions

Basic information


The country has not imposed any restrictions in the international heavy traffic.

Detailed information


Traffic ban: Heavy goods vehicles of over 5t maximum permitted weight (MPW).


Time: from Monday to Friday

  • From 7:00 to 10:00 am
  • From 4:00 to 7:00 pm

Routes: Roads and access bridges to Riga (city centre)

  • Stone Bridge (Akmens tilts)
  • Island Bridge (Salu tilts)
  • All access roads to these bridges: Daugavgrivas Street, Vienibas Avenue, Akmenu Street, Valguma Street, Uzvaras Boulevard, Mukusalas Street, Krasta Street, 11th November Street and Eksporta Street
  • Slavu Bridge (Slavu parvads)
  • Deglava Bridge (Deglava parvads)
  • Zemitana Bridge (Zemitana parvads)

Traffic is permitted on the Slavu ring road. To by-pass Slavu Bridge it is recommended to use Krustpils Street.

Holidays


Public holidays 2026


  • 1st January - New Year's Day
  • 18th April - Good Friday
  • 20th April - Easter Sunday
  • 21st April - Easter Monday
  • 1st May - Labour Day/May Day
  • 1st May - Constituent Assembly Convocation Day
  • 4th May - Independence Restoration Day
  • 5th May - Independence Restoration Day observed
  • 11th May - Mothers' Day
  • 8th June - Whitsunday
  • 23rd June - Midsummer Eve
  • 24th June - Midsummer Day
  • 18th November - Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day
  • 24th December - Christmas Eve
  • 25th December - Christmas Day
  • 26th December - Second Day of Christmas
  • 31st December - New Year's Eve