South America's vital Cristo Redentor International Pass, connecting Argentina and Chile, experienced multiple closures during June as winter conditions intensified in the high mountain areas.

Kuehne+Nagel reports that during the second week of the month, a severe snowstorm led to a full preventive shutdown from Monday, 8 June, to Thursday, 11 June. The disruption resulted in more than 700 trucks stranded in Mendoza, Argentina.

Although the route reopened on 11 June, operations remained inconsistent throughout the following days. Heavy snowfall, low temperatures, and unstable mountain conditions caused intermittent suspensions of traffic.

The situation escalated again later in the month. On Thursday, 18 June, the corridor was fully closed to all vehicle types, affecting both cargo and passenger movements.

Argentine authorities confirmed that the preventive closure applies in both directions until further notice.

In addition, Argentina's highway checkpoint, the Uspallata barrier, was shut from 17 June at 19:00, with the full pass closure implemented at 21:00 in Argentina and 20:00 in Chile.

Throughout the winter season, operations remain highly unstable. Reopenings depend on weather improvements, while the risk of short-term disruptions continues due to ongoing adverse conditions in the mountain corridor.

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