He Christ the Redeemer International Pass, which connects Argentina and Chile, has been closed since June 21 due to bad weather conditions, especially on the Chilean side. A strong storm has caused landslides, large rocks and flooding, which has caused significant damage to the road. Cristian Aravena Reyes, Provincial Presidential Delegate of Los Andes, has reported that, although tests have been carried out with cargo trucks and the route would hold momentarily up to Guardia Vieja, there are places such as kilometer 88 where it is impossible to travel due to rockfalls and sinkholes. .
As indicated by Highways, it is expected that El Paso will be enabled after July 7. However, this term could be extended, since additional works will be required to fully prepare the route and allow the transit of cargo vehicles. At kilometer 60, for example, there are sinkholes that complicate the situation, and it is necessary to work in an area close to the river, which adds complexity to the repair tasks.
Rock removal has begun at the affected points, but soil compaction and other work is required before it can be left. enabled. At first, the route could only be enabled for light vehicles, although this will depend on the recommendations of Highway Administration and the meetings with the carrier unions to find suitable solutions.
Meanwhile, on the Chilean side, some trucks have chosen to use the Pino Hachado Pass as an alternative, taking advantage of the connectivity in that region. However, there are problems with some Argentine truckers refusing to move from the distillery, waiting for the opening of the Christ the Redeemer International Pass. Although your concern is understood, the decision to enable the route depends on the technical reports of Vialidad Argentina and Vialidad Chilena, and it seeks to prioritize the safety of users.
Regarding the optimization of the time in the passage of Argentines to Chile, improvements have been implemented, such as the digitization of the forms required to enter the country. Visitors are advised to arrive with all documents prepared in advance, which will expedite the entry process should the crossing be difficult. enabled.
