Cristo Redentor Pass will remain closed this Friday: When could it reopen?
In a press release, they warned of a preventive closure in both directions. "The instability front continues," they explained.
Crossing into Chile: Argentine National Road Works.
The National Directorate for Technical Border Affairs detailed the traffic status of the Cristo Redentor International Passage. "It will remain CLOSED preventively in both directions to all types of vehicles," they stated for this Friday.
The measure was taken based on weather reports. These reports indicate that " the instability front continues with snowfall in the high mountains , which will affect traffic safety conditions."
Cristo Redentor Pass closure for this Friday, August 22
National Directorate for Technical Border Affairs
In this regard, the National Highway Administration is working to clear and widen shoulders in the most affected areas . In this context, authorities emphasized checking the status of the pass before planning a trip, in order to avoid inconveniences.
Embed - https://publish.x.com/oembed?url=https://x.com/VALLEOVA/status/1958610326649536965&partner=&hide_thread=false
National Highway Administration machinery and Gendarmerie personnel from School 27 in Uspallata with the Hagglunds crawler, the key communication vehicle between residents of the Puente del Inca and Las Cuevas areas. Snowfall continues until Friday at 10 p.m. Preventive measures have been in place since yesterday, starting at 4 p.m. pic.twitter.com/ZRMxFeC2BW
— OSVALDO (@VALLEOVA) August 21, 2025
Meanwhile, heavy snowfall with gusty winds is reported in the Las Cuevas, Libertadores, and Portillo areas of Chile. The storm is expected to continue until Friday. According to a recent report by Osvaldo Valle, spokesperson for the National Gendarmerie, "Weather conditions have been improving for several days since Saturday."
- Topics
- Christ the Redeemer Pass
- Snowfall
losandes
