As of this morning no time or date has been set to re-open the highway.
Snow generated by the fifth winter storm and reinforced by Cold Front 33 forced the federal roads department to close the Mazatlán-Durango autopista at 6am yesterday morning.
Media reported that as of this morning no time or date has been set to re-open the highway.
Approximately 50 centimeters of snow fell in the area. Drivers were advised of the road closure at kilometer 223 by highway police who suggested they return to a safe location.
Some travellers decided to return to Mazatlán, others to circle around to take the free highway to Durango, while some preferred to wait until the snow covered highway was reopened.
Approximately 50 centimeters of snow fell in the area.
The National Water Commission advised the winter storm is expected to continue today with a possibly of more snow for the Durango sierras.
This morning a long line of trucks had congregated on the side of the highway a kilometer before the first toll booth while drivers wait patiently for the autopista to re-open.
(from Noroeste)
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