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Route 40 closed near Villa La Angostura after landslide
National Route 40 in the Puerto Arauco area near Villa La Angostura has been subject to a total traffic closure following a landslide and rockfall on Sunday. The incident occurred at kilometer 2120 and affected a private vehicle carrying civilians, though no injuries were reported.
Authorities, including the Municipality of Villa La Angostura and Vialidad Nacional, have scheduled a complete road closure for Monday, October 19, from 07:30 to 12:00. This closure is necessary to conduct emergency clearing operations, including the controlled felling and removal of unstable trees and rock masses that pose a risk to the roadway.
Technical evaluations, including drone surveys, identified high-risk areas with steep slopes and unstable vegetation. The intervention aims to prevent further landslides and ensure the safety of both motorists and emergency personnel.
Entities
Municipalidad de Villa La Angostura · National Route 40 · Puerto Arauco · Vialidad Nacional · Villa La Angostura
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The landslide affected a private vehicle carrying civilians. infoanpress.com · labandadiario.com · barilochedigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] No injuries were reported following the incident. infoanpress.com · labandadiario.com · barilochedigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] National Route 40 will be completely closed to all vehicles on Monday, October 19, from 07:30 to 12:00. infoanpress.com · labandadiario.com · barilochedigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The road closure is intended for clearing and removing unstable trees and rock material. infoanpress.com · labandadiario.com · barilochedigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A landslide and rockfall occurred on Sunday at kilometer 2120 of National Route 40 in the Puerto Arauco area. infoanpress.com · labandadiario.com · barilochedigital.com