Overview
- Traffic remains open until 14:00 local time, with barriers at Uspallata closing from 12:00 for all vehicles in both directions.
- The preventive shutdown is based on forecasts for the high Andes that indicate possible snowfall, strong winds and a sharp temperature drop.
- The decision was communicated after coordination between Argentine and Chilean border authorities under established safety protocols.
- A separate maintenance window will suspend tunnel transit from 20:00 to 23:00 to service video surveillance and Wi‑Fi systems.
- Authorities advise travelers to verify the corridor’s status on official channels before starting their trips.