Before leaving on the Neuquén and Río Negro routes, it is important to check their status. There are several factors that can modify traffic, such as closures due to protests or works, also weather conditions, such as wind or rain, and even the passage of crianceros. If you take advantage of your vacation, a holiday, a long weekend or you have another type of trip, such as for work or health, find the details to reach your destination in the best way. Look at Routes 22, 40, 237 and all those that run through both provinces.
Traffic on Route 237
The Route 237 It is one of the most visited by those going to or returning from the mountain range. It has two points that require special attention. One is at the height of access to Villa El Chocón, because with previous rains there have been cuts because it ended up covered in mud. The other is the so-called descent of Collón Curá. Its curves and countercurves are taken quickly by inexperienced drivers who end up leaving the asphalt, but there are also reckless drivers who make overtakes even though they have no vision of the opposite lane. With low temperatures, another problem arises: shadow cones, where the ice that forms on the road does not melt and vehicles that pass very quickly end up skidding.
From Roads they indicated that the state of the Emp section RN 22 (Arroyito) – Piedra del Águila It is passable with caution, passable with caution. Mandatory carrying of chains, area with loose animals The state of the Piedra del Águila – Pte Collón Curá section (Emp. RN 234) It is passable with caution, passable with caution. Mandatory carrying of chains, area with loose animals The state of the Pte Collón Cura section (Emp. RN 234) – Confluencia (Emp. RP 63 and 65) It is passable with caution, passable with caution. Mandatory carrying of chains, area with loose animals The state of the Confluencia – Emp section. RN 40 It is passable with caution, passable with caution. Mandatory carrying of chains, area with loose animals
Traffic on Route 22
The Route 22 It is one of the busiest on a daily basis and the most complex. A part of its route is under construction and has many intersections and entrances to the towns it runs through. The route even crosses many of them. Therefore, it is common to find many traffic lights on your way. Given these characteristics, it is important to regulate the speed and not make risky overtakes.
From Roads they indicated that the state of the Neuquén – Arroyit sectionor is passable with caution, with heavy traffic The state of the Arroyito – Plaza Huincul – Cutral-Có section It is passable with caution, with heavy traffic. stray animals. equipment operating. The state of Cutral-Có – Zapala section It is passable with caution, with possible loose animals, mandatory carrying of chains. equipment operating.
Traffic on Route 40
The historic and emblematic Route 40 has its central point in Chos Malal. In this town in the north of Neuquén, a milestone has been erected so that visitors can take a photo to appreciate their passage through the place and appreciate the landscape. Its extensive route accompanies the mountain range from south to north of the province, and is a protagonist for the localities, which is why it is often full of tourists or becomes the concentration point for protests.
From Roads they indicated that the state ofThe Chos Malal – Barrancas section It is passable with caution, with loose animals, gusts of wind, mandatory wearing of chains The state of the section Las Lajas (Emp. RN 242) – Chos Malal It is passable with caution, with an area with loose animals. Mandatory wearing of chains The state of the Zapala – Las Lajas section (Emp. RN 242) It is passable with caution, with an area with loose animals. The state of Zapala – La Rinconada section (Emp. RN 234) It is passable with caution, with an area with loose animals. The condition of the section La Rinconada – Junín de los Andes – San Martín de los Andes It is passable with caution, with an area with loose animals. Mandatory carrying of chains The state of the section San Martín de los Andes – Acc. Chapelco It is passable with caution, passable with extreme caution. Mandatory wearing of chains The state of the Acc. Chapelco – Lake Villarino section It is passable with caution, passable with extreme caution. Mandatory carrying of chains, area with loose animals The status of section LAug Villarino – Emp. RN 231 – Villa la Angostura It is passable with caution, passable with extreme caution. Mandatory carrying of chains, loose animals The state of the Villa La Angostura – Emp section. RN 237 It is passable with caution, passable with Caution. Mandatory carrying of chains, possible loose animals. The state of the Emp section RN 237 – Pte Río Limay (Lte c/Río Negro) It is passable with caution, passable with caution. Mandatory carrying of chains, possible loose animals.
Traffic on Route 26 Caviahue – Copahue
The Route 26 It shows impressive landscapes, especially in winter, when everything is covered in snow. It is also because it is one of the roads on which extreme caution must be taken when driving, if there are low temperatures.
From Roads they indicated that the state ofThe Loncopué – Riscos Bayos – Hualcupén section It is passable with caution, with sectors with wet asphalt tape. The state of the Hualcupén – Cajón Chico – Caviahue section It is passable with caution, with icy sectors. The state of the Caviahue – Copahue section There are sections with ice.
Transit at international crossings
The Pino Hachado International Pass: White wind and snow accumulation.
The Icalma international crossing: Passable with caution. Passable with caution. Mandatory wearing of chains
The Hua Hum International Pass: Passable with caution. Poked sectors, mud and ice.
The international step Mamuil Malal (former Tromen): Passable with caution. Enabled, Mandatory carrying of chains.
The Cardenal Samoré international passage: Traffic is suspended for all types of vehicles.
Intense rainfall in the mountain sector,
