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CET-Rio announces the tunnel closures scheduled for Thursday (May 28).
Published on 28/05/2026 - 14:30 | UpdatedRebouças Tunnel
The Rebouças Tunnel will be closed from 10 PM this Thursday (May 28th) to 5 AM on Friday (May 29th), in the direction of Lagoa, for revitalization. During the closure, vehicle traffic will follow a reversible lane to the left in the direction of the city center, operating towards the South Zone. The other two lanes will operate in the direction of the city center.
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Vice-President of the Republic José Alencar Tunnel
The Vice-President of the Republic José Alencar Tunnel will be closed this Thursday (February 28th), in the direction of Barra da Tijuca, from 11 PM to 4 AM on Friday (February 29th), for maintenance. Vehicles heading towards Barra will be diverted via Serra da Grota Funda (Avenida Artur Xexéo).
BRT buses heading towards Barra will use the opposite lane. Buses that normally use the lane heading towards Santa Cruz will continue on the common lane used by all vehicles.
Guidance for drivers
Drivers should pay attention to the signage installed in the area. CET-Rio operators will monitor traffic conditions and intervene if necessary. In addition, traffic light timings will be adjusted to improve traffic flow on detour routes and main corridors in the region.








