The government of the province of Río Negro is actively working against the heavy snowfalls that affect the region. Given this scenario, Civil Protection reiterated that today the yellow alert is in effect for snowfall and strong winds. Likewise, National Roads continues to work on the prevention of provincial roads and Governor Alberto Weretilneck gave details of the distribution of free bottles of the Calor Gas Plan.
“Our team at the Ministry of Energy is working to assist 3,000 families from different neighborhoods of Bariloche with the distribution of free bottles of the Calor Gas Plan. Working to accompany the neighbors so that they can face these very low temperatures,” the president explained. .
From the Civil Protection Secretariat of Río Negro they reiterated the yellow alert for snowfall and strong winds, with conditions that include snow accumulations of 20 to 40 centimeters in mountain areas and northeasterly winds with gusts of up to 90 km/h. The situation has generated significant impacts in several locations, as detailed below:
-Mamuel Choique: Little snow, intermittent sun.
-Mencué: 10 cm of accumulated snow, strong and cold wind.
-White Lagoon: Little accumulation, still snowing.
-Corralito/Paso Flores: 20-30 cm of snow, impassable road, no light.
-Pilcaniyeu del Limay: Little snow, it has been possible to load jugs.
-Jacobacci: Accumulation of 30 cm of snow, more expected.
-Little River: 20 cm of snow towards Chacay Huarruca.
-Ñorquinco: 8 cm of snow.
-Dina Huapi: 4 cm of snow, no complications.
-Anecón: 12 cm of snow and white wind.
-Valcheta: Rain, melted snow, rollover without injuries.
-Colan: Snowing with wind and cold.
Regarding road conditions, extreme caution is recommended due to climatic adversities. The main national and provincial routes have specific restrictions and recommendations for heavy vehicles and pavement and gravel conditions.
The traffic on the Provincial Route No. 79, between Colonia Switzerland and Casa de Piedra stream, has been interrupted due to a landslide. Vialidad Rionegrina has already evaluated the situation and is actively working on removing the rocks to restore traffic as soon as possible.
In parallel, ice and snow clearing operations continue to be carried out on the provincial routes of the Cordilleran Region, distributing salt and sand with the snow plow truck. Areas affected by heavy snowfall are being prioritizedincluding San Carlos de Bariloche and El Bolsón, where motor graders are used to improve the conditions of paved and gravel roads.
For tomorrow, June 21 and Saturday, June 22, an improvement in weather conditions is expected., with a green level forecast that indicates tranquility and the absence of significant meteorological phenomena that imply risks. The provincial government urges the population to stay informed through official channels and take the necessary precautions to ensure personal and vehicle safety in the face of these adverse weather conditions.
Detail of national and provincial routes
National Route 23
-Section: Comallo – Pilcaniyeu
Condition: Restricted for trucks.
Road Type: Pavement.
Observations:
White wind, passable with extreme caution.
Mandatory to wear chains.
Low grip due to snowfall, road equipment working.
It is recommended not to drive at night.
-Section: Pilcaniyeu – Junction RN 40
Condition: Restricted for trucks.
Type of Road: Pavement and natural road.
Observations:
Sections with snow and ice, low grip.
Road equipment working, caution in transitions from asphalt to gravel.
It is mandatory to wear chains, do not drive at night.
National Route 1S40
-Section: Paso Flores – Junction RN 23
Condition: Restricted for heavy vehicles.
Road Type: Gravel.
Observations:
Accumulation of mud and snow, narrow road with sharp curves.
Route without shoulders, sections pocked with loose stones.
-Section: Junction RN 23 – Border with Chubut
Condition: Restricted for trucks.
Road Type: Gravel.
Observations:
Accumulation of mud and snow, drive with extreme caution.
Respect overtaking spaces, narrow road with sharp curves.
Cordilleran Region
-Tourist Routes and Paths in San Carlos de Bariloche and El Bolsón
Recommendations:
Drive with caution, respect road signs and speed limits.
Consider the increase in vehicle flow in the summer season.
Provincial Route No. 6
-Section: Mamuel Choique – Río Chico – Ñorquinco
Condition: Impassible due to broken bridge in Río Chico.
Detours:
South detour from Mamuel Choique to RP4 in Chubut, return to RP6.
Similar detour from Ñorquinco.
Provincial Route No. 67
-Section: Comallo – Chilean Canyon – Laguna Blanca – Mencue
Condition: Gravel, passable with caution.
Provincial Route No. 77
-Section: Small Circuit
Condition: Pavement, passable with caution.
Provincial Route No. 79
-Section: Swiss Colony
Condition: Gravel, road equipment working due to collapse.
Provincial Route No. 80
-Section: Access to the Airport
Condition: Pavement, passable with caution.
Provincial Route No. 82
-Section: Lago Gutiérrez – Arelauquen – Avda. Los Pioneros
Condition: Passable with caution.
Provincial Route No. 83
-Section: National Route 40 – Republic of Chile Limit
Condition: Gravel, passable with caution, road equipment working.
Provincial Route No. 84 and 86
-Section: Mallín Ahogado Circuit
Condition: Gravel and pavement, passable with caution.
Bustillo Avenue
-Section: Monolith Zone – Rotunda Junction Km. 17
Condition: Pavement, passable with caution.
Southern region
Provincial Route No. 5
Sections: Maquinchao – RP72 and RP72 – El Caín
Condition: Gravel, passable with caution, road equipment working.
Provincial Route No. 6
Sections: Jacobacci – Colan Conhue and Colan Conhue – Chasico
Condition: Gravel, passable with caution.
Provincial Route No. 8
Sections: Los Menucos – La Esperanza and Los Menucos – RP66
Condition: Pavement and gravel, passable with caution.
Provincial Route No. 64
Section: Ramos Mexía – Treneta
Condition: Gravel, passable with caution.
Tertiary Route No. 508 and No. 513
Sections: Access to Yaminue and RP72 – Pilquiniyeu
Condition: Gravel, passable with caution.
Provincial Route No. 66
Sections: RP8 – Comic and Comic – Ramos Mexía
Condition: Gravel, passable with caution.
Provincial Route No. 67
Section: Sierra Colorada – La Esperanza – Chasico
Condition: Gravel, passable with caution, road equipment working.
Provincial Route No. 76
Section: Jacobacci – Quetrequile – Border with Chubut
Condition: Gravel, passable with caution, road equipment working.
