Snow in Neuquén Mountains makes roads impassable

2024-07-27 17:19:45

Ranin National Park Service reports that A large amount of snow and ice accumulates on routes across the country. What do I know Which roads can be driven with caution and which roads are closed.

It is understood that the reason for this situation is heavy snowfall in the mountains on Friday. This Saturday, they are warning drivers on national highways: Precautions were taken due to low road grip due to icy and snowy sections.

In the San Martin de los Andes region, they explain that National Road 40 y The Seven Lakes route will encounter snow and icy sections. The State Highway Administration is clearing the road there. Roads are impassable. The same situation also occurs in Access to Chachi Falls, Paso Cordoba and Queñi.

in the following areas Quila Quina, Yuco, Hua Hum, Pucara, Meliquina and provincial roads 48 and 63 They advise driving with extreme caution and slowing down due to the risk of collapse.

The road leading to the beautiful lake is accessible on one side only and is accessible to 4×4 vehicles.

Regarding the condition of the roads in the Junin de los Andes region, they explained, Provincial Highway 60 from the park to Mamuil Malal International Intersection There is more than 40 centimeters of snow. Chains must be used here.

The way Puerto Arturo to Lago Lolog is closed to all types of vehicles, as is traffic from Curruhue Chico to the border.

Snow in Neuquén: how to drive on mountain roads

The National Highways Agency advises driving with caution related Neuquén and Rio Negro Routefacing extreme cold, especially in the face of Snow expected throughout winter. For that reason:

* Never accelerate or brake hard; Use gearbox.

* Maintain braking distance The vehicle in front of you. It should be much higher than under normal conditions.

* Avoid parking on slopes, bridges, and curves or places with poor visibility. Don’t park on the road either: park on the shoulder.

* Respect and prioritize equipment and personnel Winter maintenance tasks are being performed.

* Remember, slopes take precedence Rising vehicles.

* Respect the instructions of staff National highways, national gendarmerie, police forces, road safety agencies, civil protection or civil protection authorities.

* Purpose antifreeze In the engine and windshield wiper cooling systems.

* recycle Ice and Snow Chain in the winter.

* exist Lightweight installations can use studded tires.


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