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The José Alencar and Rebouças tunnels will be closed for maintenance.
Published on 10/02/2026 - 15:12 | Updated on 10/02/2026 - 20:36
Vice-President José Alencar Tunnel to be closed for maintenance - Archive/Rio City Hall The Vice-President of the Republic José Alencar Tunnel will be closed this Tuesday (February 10th), in the direction of Santa Cruz, from 11 PM to 4 AM on Wednesday (February 11th), for maintenance. Vehicles traveling in the closed direction will be diverted via Serra da Grota Funda (Avenida Artur Xexéo).
BRT buses heading towards Santa Cruz will use the opposite lane. Buses that normally use the lane heading towards Barra da Tijuca will continue on the common lane used by all vehicles.
There will be specific signage to guide and alert drivers. CET-Rio operators will monitor traffic conditions and intervene if necessary. In addition, traffic light timings will be adjusted to improve traffic flow on the detour route and main corridors in the area.
Rebouças Tunnel
The Rebouças Tunnel will be closed from 10 PM this Tuesday (February 10th) to 5 AM on Wednesday (February 11th), in the direction of Lagoa, for maintenance. 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.
Guidance for drivers
There will be specific signage to guide and alert drivers. CET-Rio operators will monitor traffic conditions and intervene if necessary. In addition, traffic light timings will be adjusted to improve traffic flow on the detour route and main corridors in the area.
