He Los Libertadores International Passone of the main land routes between Chile and Argentina, will remain closed as a precautionary measure from Sunday, September 22. The measure was taken due to the snowfall expected in the high mountains, which according to meteorological models, could extend until Tuesday, September 24.
He closing The temporary closure of this pass, which affects traffic in both directions between Uspallata in Argentina and Guardia Vieja in Chile, is intended to protect drivers and prevent accidents on the road. Snowfall in high mountains often generates significant dangers, such as low visibility and the risk of landslides, so the authorities decided to act early and close the pass to prevent major inconveniences.
All travelers who had planned to cross into Chili This weekend, travelers should check the status of the pass before setting off. They should be aware of weather updates and instructions issued by traffic authorities in both countries. In addition, it is recommended to postpone the trip if possible, to avoid getting stuck in the mountains in adverse conditions.
During the closure, the National Directorate for Technical Border Affairs and National Roads will be monitoring the conditions of the crossing. The Liberators and will issue updates to keep travelers informed. Officials are also advising those already in transit to be prepared with shelter, food, water and to keep their gas tanks full in case they need to wait.
These types of weather situations are not uncommon in the area during the spring, when winter conditions still persist in the mountain range. In light of this, authorities have reinforced the importance of following all indications and taking additional precautions when traveling in mountainous areas. In addition, they remind drivers to maintain a speed appropriate to the road conditions to the destination. crossing to avoid any incident.
