Reports received by "Hetq" confirm a heavy police presence on all major roads leading to Yerevan on the day of the public rally called by the Armenian National Congress (HAK). In essence, those from outlying areas of the country wishing to travel to Yerevan to attend the rally have been prohibited from doing so. The HAK reports that there are 7 police cars parked at the Ashtarak Department of Motor Vehicles, 3 police vehicles in the town and two others on the road leading out of Ashtarak. Reports from Vanadzor state that there a machine-gun wielding troops on the edge on the town and that these operations are being coordinated by the transportation chief on the Governor's office, Vardan Gevorgyan. The road along the Aragatz village near Spitak is closed off and officials have closed the road near the Kosh stone quarry, resulting in a back log of cars. Lengths of pipe have been laid out to block the main highway in Talin. Also closed is the highway linking Maralik to Yerevan. An intercity bus was stopped on the way in Karakert and people have been seen walking to Yerevan. Troops of the National Security Service and the Military Police have been reported turning back cars on the Parakar stretch on roadway. Public transportation minivans have been pulled from service in Ararat and Masis and taxis aren't accepting fares to Yerevan. Public transport was also shut down in Artashat. Reports from Etchmiadzin say there is no public transportation to be seen on the street. Buses reaching Yerevan from Sevan carry no passengers.