Is there snow?: National Roads reports the status of the routes

National Roads informs the status of national routes in San Juan. This ThursdayThere is a possibility of fog, drizzle and ice on the road in some sectors of the routes from the province. Road personnel are traveling all national routes with a permanent guard of technicians and route specialists.

Route status:

• RN 149 Calingasta – TRANSITABLE. Caution.
• RN 40 North San Juan-Jáchal – TRANSITABLE.
• RN 150 Jáchal-Rodeo – TRANSITABLE.
• RN 40 South San Juan-Mendoza – TRANSITABLE. Caution.
• RN 153 San Juan-Puesto de Suárez – TRANSITABLE.
• RN 20 San Juan-San Luis – TRANSITABLE.
• RN 150 Jáchal-Ischigualasto – TRANSITABLE.
• RN 40 San Juan-Albardón – TRANSITABLE.
• RN 40 Huaco-Boundary with La Rioja – TRANSITABLE.
• RN 141 San Juan-La Rioja (Zona Difunta Correa, Nikizanga, Bermejo, Marayes, Chepes) – TRANSITABLE.

Recommendations for drivers on snowy or icy routes:

• Do not accelerate or brake suddenly; use the gearbox.
• Maintain the braking distance of the vehicle in front of you. It should be higher than under normal conditions.
• Avoid stopping the vehicle on bridges, slopes, curves or places with poor visibility.
• Don’t stop on the road: park on the shoulder.
• Respect and give priority to the equipment and personnel that are carrying out winter maintenance tasks.
• Remember that on slopes, vehicles that are ascending have priority.

If you are stopped on the route:

• Stay in the vehicle, as it is the safest place.
• Keep the vehicle closed, but with ventilation to renew the air.
• Do not use fuel heaters to heat the interior of the vehicle.
• Try to keep the roof of the vehicle free of snow. Check that the exhaust is not blocked by snow.
• Start the engine at intervals to maintain the temperature inside.

The carrying of physical chains is mandatory to circulate on the national routes of the Southern Region.

Please respect the speed limits and traffic signs. Do not hesitate to consult the personnel en route in case of any contingency.