CET-Rio plans operation for Botafogo v Grêmio | OneFootball

CET-Rio has set up a special traffic operation for the match between Botafogo and Grêmio this Wednesday, the 16th, in the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Nilton Santos Stadium, and there will be impacts on vehicle circulation on the streets near the stadium.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that the road closures will begin at 4:30 p.m. and, at different locations, will remain in effect until 11:30 p.m. The operation will include CET-Rio agents, traffic support staff, vehicles, and motorcycles to guide drivers and pedestrians.

The operation will be monitored by the Operations and Resilience Center (COR-Rio), with CET-Rio technicians tracking traffic through cameras. Traffic light timing may be adjusted depending on movement around the stadium.

See the first road closures for Botafogo vs. Grêmio

Between 4:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., Rua Dr. Padilha will be closed on the stretch between Rua Arquias Cordeiro and Rua das Oficinas. The closure will remain in place during the arrival of Botafogo and Grêmio fans and also after the end of the match.

Starting at 9 p.m., the operation will be expanded to other streets in the surrounding area, with closures until 11:30 p.m. The restrictions will affect sections of Dr. Padilha, José dos Reis, da Abolição, and Afonso Ferreira streets, in different directions.

Yellow Line will have alternative access

During the operation, from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., drivers who need to access the Yellow Line toward Avenida Brasil/Fundão may use Rua das Oficinas. Access will be via Rua José dos Reis, under the Jornalista Armando Nogueira overpass.

Drivers are advised to pay close attention to signage and to the instructions of agents stationed in the area. The operation may be adjusted throughout the period depending on the volume of vehicles and pedestrians.

For residents living near Nilton Santos, vehicle access will be allowed upon presentation of proof of residence. The rule applies to points affected by the closures around the stadium.

The operation aims to organize traffic around the stadium during the arrival and departure of Botafogo and Grêmio fans. COR-Rio monitoring will allow adjustments according to traffic conditions throughout the night.

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