In Latvia, speed limits have been introduced on specific state road sections due to defects in the road surface, according to reports from VSIA 'Latvijas valsts ceļi' (LVC). The affected routes include the regional road Ērgļi-Jaunpiebalga-Saliņkrogs, where a speed limit of 70 kilometers per hour has been enforced along with a weight limit of ten tons. Additional speed restrictions have also been imposed on local roads including Ozolpils-Kalēji-Smārde and Kalēji-Durbe.

In 2021, the gravel section of the Ērgļi-Jaunpiebalga-Saliņkrogs road underwent a double surface treatment. However, all three identified routes have reported defects in the road surface, attributed to the winter weather conditions and traffic impact, which have caused stones to become dislodged from the surface. This has raised safety concerns for travelers, prompting the introduction of speed limits to prevent potential accidents caused by these deteriorating conditions.

Authorities are likely monitoring the situation closely and may need to undertake repairs to prevent further degradation of the road quality. The fact that these issues arise just after recent road treatments raises questions about the durability of such repairs under extreme weather. This situation highlights the importance of maintaining road infrastructure and could lead to discussions around funding and scheduling for future maintenance efforts across the region.