The traffic in the Route 40, what CONECT Bariloche with The Bagginswas restricted again this Monday night from 8 p.m. out of “precaution”, according to what was warned by National Roads, in the midst of heavy snowfall in the area. The section is affected by the snow alert that hits the mountain region. The cut It will remain – in principle – until 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
Route 40 was passable until 8 p.m. After that time, the total preventive shutdown was implemented – for all types of vehicles. due to the large number of large wheels without chains and due to the intense frosts present in the high areas.
The restrictive measure was taken in conjunction with National Gendarmerie, the Río Negro Police and the Civil Protection Directorate “with the aim of protecting the safety of users and avoiding road accidents,” the authorities said in a statement.
Personnel of the National Gendarmerie and the Río Negro Police They carry out control and closure of the road and inform users of the current restriction.
A similar procedure was carried out on Sunday night. Traffic was reactivated this Monday at 1:00 p.m.
National Roads asked drivers to respect the police personnel present on the road. Furthermore, when traffic is enabled, do so with extreme caution, Respect traffic speeds and verify that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts correctly placed.
In addition, they recommend before starting a trip to check the status of the routes on the National Roads website: www.argentina.gob.ar/rutasnacionales or contact the User Service Center from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by calling 0800-222-6272 / 0800-333-0073or via email to the address [email protected].
Classes are suspended in Bariloche due to the snow alert, this Monday
The education authorities decided suspend classes for this one Monday, May 6 in the schools of Bariloche. The city is under a new snow alert. As reported by the National Meteorological Service (SMN) an accumulation of this is expected 20 and 40 centimeters.
The news of the suspension of school activities covers at all shifts and levelsas reported by the School Council of the Andean Zone.
The decision was made «due to inclement weather and weather and difficulties with traffic«.
The measure applies to on Tuesday the 7th inclusive.
For its part, the National University of Río Negro (UNRN) announced the suspension of its activities at the Andean Headquarters. Classes will be offered in virtual format during the tomorrow shift.
«Information about the afternoon shift will be communicated at noon«, they detailed from the House of Higher Studies.
Likewise, the Miter 630, Tacuarí 150 and Anasagasti 1463 buildings will be open from 10 a.m. to provide connectivity to students and teachers who need it.
The University of Comahue also suspended classes at the Regional University Center of Bariloche throughout Monday and it was suggested to hold virtual activities.
