Due to Pope Leo XIV’s visit, the Acceso Oeste is completely closed today, Wednesday, November 11, until 6:00 p.m., in both directions from General Paz Avenue to the entrance to Luján. The closure, which began at 12:00 a.m., is part of the security operation for Pope Leo XIV’s visit, as he concludes his tour of Argentina in Luján.
Buenos Aires authorities recommend planning your trip in advance and prioritizing public transportation. Trains on the Sarmiento and San Martín lines will run more frequently throughout the day.
The side roads will not be closed: according to reports, they will remain open all day. This will allow traffic to flow through the neighborhoods and towns bordering the highway, although heavy traffic from vehicles and pilgrims is expected.
Other roads with closures
The Acceso Oeste is not the only road affected. According to the official schedule for the day, there will also be closures on:
- Highway 7 (from Route 6)
- Route 192
- Route 6
- Old Route 7
- Route 34
- Route 5
- Route 47
If you need to head west, it’s a good idea to check the route before getting in the car. Autopistas del Oeste, the highway concessionaire, asked drivers to plan their trips and announced that it will provide updates and information on the reopening via its X account, @AuOeste_AR.
The reason for the closure is the Pope’s final event in the country. A Mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in the plaza in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, with a massive turnout expected. Earlier, Leo XIV will visit the Devoto prison.
In Luján, the popemobile will travel the stretch from the roundabout at the city entrance, on Acceso Oeste, to Plaza Belgrano. Barriers will be in place, and the faithful will be able to gather nearby to watch the official vehicle pass by. The security operation involves between 12,000 and 15,000 officers from the Federal Police and the Buenos Aires Provincial Police, who will control and monitor the access points.
The road is scheduled to reopen at 6:00 p.m., but this time may be adjusted depending on how the operation progresses. Before heading out, check for updates from the concessionaire.
