Traffic Disrupted Near Kaunas Following Multi-Vehicle Collision
Kaunas, Lithuania – – A significant traffic disruption is impacting commuters on the Kaunas-Prienai road today, following a multi-vehicle accident between the Rokų exit and the Išlaužo entrance. Reports indicate kilometer-long tailbacks as police work to manage the flow of traffic.
The incident, which occurred near Pakuonis, involves a substantial emergency response, including fire and rescue services and multiple police units. According to a reader report to the news portal “Kas vyksta Kaune” received at approximately local time, the congestion is extensive.
“The road Kaunas-Prienai. The section between the Rokų exit and the Išlaužo entrance. Traffic is being regulated by the police, and kilometer-long queues have formed,” the reader stated.
Another report to “Kas vyksta Kaune” detailed the scale of the emergency services presence. “Kaunas-Prienai near Pakuonis, a large accident. Fire department, three police crews, two ambulances. We see being regulated, but the traffic jam is significant,” the report read.
Beyond the immediate impact of the collision, drivers are also contending with challenging winter driving conditions. Several individuals commenting within the “Kas vyksta Kaune” group described poor road conditions, with reports of snowfall and slush.
“The road is bad, it’s snowing, sleeting. Plus average… max 70 km/h. But the view is really bad,” one eyewitness commented, highlighting the hazardous conditions contributing to the traffic delays.
As of this morning, ViaMichelin reports no current traffic alerts within the Kaunas area. However, this information predates the reported incident and does not reflect the current situation on the Kaunas-Prienai road. Waze, a real-time traffic and navigation app, is likely providing up-to-the-minute information on the congestion, but specific details were not available at the time of reporting.
The TomTom Traffic Index indicates a congestion level of 27.5% in Kaunas, but this figure represents a broader city-wide average and does not specifically address the severity of the disruption on the Kaunas-Prienai route. TomTom also notes that they will be releasing a report in 2026 analyzing congestion trends across major cities.
Motorists are advised to avoid the Kaunas-Prienai road if possible and to allow for significant delays if travel is unavoidable. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and adhere to all traffic regulations given the adverse weather conditions and ongoing emergency response efforts.
