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CET-Rio announces road closures in tunnels and on the Elevado das Bandeiras (Bandeiras Elevated Highway).
Published on 04/05/2026 - 19:05 | UpdatedSanta Barbara Tunnel
The Santa Bárbara Tunnel will be closed, in the Laranjeiras direction, from 11 PM this Monday (January 04th) to 4:30 AM on Tuesday (January 05th), for maintenance work. The tunnel in the Santo Cristo direction will operate normally.
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Rebouças Tunnel
The Rebouças Tunnel will be closed, in the direction of the city center, from 22 pm this Monday (05/04) to 5 am on Tuesday (05/05), for revitalization work. The tunnels in the opposite direction will operate with one reversible lane (left) towards the city center and two traffic lanes towards Lagoa.
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Acoustic Tunnels and Zuzu Angel
The Zuzu Angel and Acústico Rafael Mascarenhas tunnels will be closed, in the direction of Gávea, from 23 pm this Monday (04/05) to 5 am on Tuesday (05/05), for revitalization work. The main alternative route is Avenida Niemeyer, which will operate normally, with two-way traffic.
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Elevation of the Flags
The lower deck of the Elevado das Bandeiras will be closed in the direction of São Conrado, from 11 PM this Monday (March 04th) to 4:30 AM on Tuesday (March 05st) for maintenance. The Barra – São Conrado connection will be made via the upper deck of the Elevado das Bandeiras, which will be operating in the direction of São Conrado. CET-Rio agents will be on site to guide drivers.
Guidance for drivers
Specific signage will be installed to guide and warn drivers. In addition, traffic light timings will be adjusted to improve traffic flow on the detour route and main thoroughfares in the affected areas.








