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New stage of drainage work will cause road closures in Méier
Published on 02/08/2023 - 13:25 | Updated on 02/08/2023 - 13:27
CET-Rio informs that, from 22 pm on Friday (4/8), the intersection of Aristides Caire and Rio Grande do Sul Streets, in Méier, will be closed to continue the drainage works of the Rio-Águas Foundation in the underground gallery of Aristides Caire Street.
To make the intervention viable, it will be necessary to close:
– Aristides Caire Street, between Mossoró and Rio Grande do Sul streets;
– Rio Grande do Sul Street, between Aristides Caire and Mossoró streets;
Signaling
Guidance lanes will be installed at strategic points to guide and alert drivers during the works. Traffic conditions will be monitored for potential impacts and traffic light times will be adjusted to improve fluidity on alternative routes and the region's main traffic corridors.
The closure is estimated to last 40 days.
Deviations
– Vehicles coming from Lucídio Lago Street (after Castro Alves Street), heading to the Castro Alves Viaduct: Lucídio Lago Street, Torres Sobrinho Street, Captain Rezende Street, Captain Jesus Street, Heart of Mary Street, Santa Fé Street and Castro Alves Viaduct (direction Medina/Silva Rabelo Street);
– Vehicles belonging to residents of Rio Grande do Sul and Enéas Galvão streets, coming from Lucídio Lago Street: Lucídio Lago Street, Torres Sobrinho Street, Captain Rezende Street, Cachambi Street, Captain Jesus Street, Heart of Mary Street, Tenente Costa Street, Mossoró Street and Rio Grande do Sul Street.
Direction hand reversal
Rua Rio Grande do Sul, in the section between Rua Mossoró and Rua Lucídio Lago, will operate in the opposite direction, from Rua Mossoró to Rua Lucídio Lago.
Enéas Galvão Street will operate in the opposite direction along its entire length, from Capitão Rezende Street to Rio Grande do Sul Street.
Parking ban
Parking of vehicles will be prohibited from 22 pm on Friday (4/8) until the end of the intervention on Rua Rio Grande do Sul, in the section between Ruas Aristides Caire and Enéas Galvão.
Resident access
Access for residents' vehicles will be permitted at the following points:
– Aristides Caire Street x Mossoró Street;
– Rio Grande do Sul Street x Mossoró Street;
– Aristides Caire Street x Captain Rezende Street.
– Captain Rezende Street x Enéas Galvão Street.
The following roads will operate in both directions, for access by residents, in the sections listed below:
– Aristides Caire Street, between Captain Rezende and Rio Grande do Sul Streets;
– Rio Grande do Sul Street, between Mossoró and Aristides Caire Streets.
important recommendations
Drivers who can avoid driving in the closed area are advised to seek alternative routes for their journeys;
Following the instructions of traffic agents is essential to minimize impacts and maintain traffic flow.
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