In the face of this risk, authorities recommend avoiding travel to the mountain range and following updates through official information channels. The international tunnel remains closed. Buenos Aires, March 22 (NA) – The Cristo Redentor international crossing has remained closed preventively since midnight this Sunday due to a new front of instability affecting the mountainous area. This measure, coordinated by the authorities of Argentina and Chile, is in response to forecasts of snowfall in the high mountains that seriously compromise road safety on the corridor. According to the official statement issued by the competent bodies, 'the interruption of traffic began this Saturday at 22 in Uspallata, on the Argentine side, and in Guardia Vieja, in Chile', while the total closure of the international tunnel became effective from 00 and will remain in effect until further notice, subject to the evolution of weather conditions. The weather phenomenon mainly impacts Argentine territory, where snow accumulations are expected that will hinder vehicle transit. Photo: Agency NA/Networks. According to what was learned by the Argentine News Agency, this new interruption comes just hours after a brief reopening of the international corridor, where, it was reported, during this Saturday and taking advantage of a 'window of good weather', the passage had been enabled from 9 for circulation in both directions for all types of units. This temporary improvement generated significant tourist traffic seeking to cross into the neighboring country, with waits of over two hours recorded at the Chilean customs during midday, unlike the Argentine sector, at Roque Carranza, where there were no significant delays. The crossing had already remained closed since Friday due to a front that mainly affected the Chilean side with heavy rains. After an assessment early on Saturday, the authorities decided to re-enable traffic, although the improvement proved to be temporary. With the return of adverse conditions, the corridor becomes impassable again, reflecting the climatic instability that dominates the region and complicates international connectivity persistently.
