2024-08-05 19:07:19
The border crossing has been closed since Wednesday due to the winds and snowfall expected in the area.
As a precaution, the Provincial Presidential Delegation of Los Andes (Valparaíso Region) reported the closure of the Libertadores border crossing due to the wind, rain and snow that will affect the area.
In this context, as of Wednesday, July 31, the Guardia Vieja, Chile, and Uspallata, Argentina barrier remains temporarily closed.
“Users of the Cristo Redentor Integrated System are informed that, by decision of both coordinations and in conjunction with both roads, this border crossing will be closed. due to snowfall and strong winds that will enterin the morning hours, generating risks to the safe transit of this international route,” is part of what the statement says.
When will the Los Libertadores crossing be opened?
After announcing the closure of the Los Libertadores border crossing, the Presidential Delegation of Los Andes did not provide further details on when it will reopen, since this It will be evaluated depending on the weather conditions in the coming days.
“Opening will be announced when conditions allow safe transit,” the statement said.
Thus, the authorities called for information through the official accounts of X (formerly Twitter) @UPFronterizos o @CFLosLibertadorwhere the reopening date will be detailed.
According to the Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) portal, the rains are expected to extend from Friday to Saturday in the early morning in the Andes area, near the Los Libertadores pass.