South American authorities ramp up road repairs and snow‑clearance operations

Provincial and municipal governments across Argentina have launched a series of road‑maintenance projects. In the province of Río Negro, Governor Claudio Poggi approved a $1.4 billion tender to repave 60 km of Route 3 between Unión and Valle Hermoso, with a 120‑day completion target. The Corrientes police have intensified vehicle checks on National Route 12 and several provincial roads, issuing citations but reporting no vehicle detentions. The municipality of Escobar (Partido) is carrying out extensive bacheo, alteo and hydraulic works on rural roads such as La Ramona and Guarrochena, while a total closure on the A012/Route 34 corridor near Ricardone allows only light‑vehicle detours and restricts heavy‑truck traffic. Vialidad Nacional warned drivers in San Juan to expect icy patches and fog on several national routes, urging reduced speeds and increased following distances. In the southern Patagonia region, Vialidad Provincial teams in Santa Cruz have been clearing snow and assisting stranded vehicles on National Route 40, using chains where required. On the Falkland Islands, engineers have instituted daily salting operations on the main road to Mount Pleasant Airport to counter severe winter ice. Meanwhile, Chile’s Ministry of Public Works (MOP) has deployed snow‑clearing squads along Route N‑55 toward the Nevados de Chillán ski area, monitoring river flows for potential flood risks. These coordinated efforts aim to preserve road safety and maintain connectivity during the harsh winter season.