Fluminense v Independiente Rivadavia at Maracanã? Access changes Tuesday | OneFootball

Anyone going to Maracanã this Tuesday (11) to watch Fluminense vs. Independiente Rivadavia in the Libertadores needs to pay attention to changes around the stadium. Because of the match, there will be traffic changes, parking restrictions, and specific rules for fan access.

The match starts at 7 p.m., but the stadium gates will open from 4:30 p.m. The recommendation is not to leave your arrival until close to kickoff, especially if you plan to use public transportation or drive through the area.

There will be no ticket sales at the box offices

Anyone who has not yet bought a ticket must purchase it online. Online sales will remain available until the end of the first half. There will be no ticket sales at the Maracanã box offices.

Another important detail is that the gates will be closed at the start of the second half. After that moment, entry may be denied by police order, and neither the club nor FutebolCard will be responsible for any refund.

What cannot be brought into Maracanã

Access to the stadium will also be restricted for certain items.

It is forbidden to bring in or use flares, firecrackers, and other flammable, pyrotechnic, or explosive devices. Anyone identified with this type of material may be removed from the stadium. The ban is also important for Fluminense itself, since incidents involving pyrotechnics may bring sporting consequences for the club.

Food and drinks will also not be allowed into the stadium.

Traffic will change from 5 p.m.

For those planning to drive through the area, the main point of attention will be the period between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.

During this time, there will be road closures on different streets around Maracanã, including:

Because of these changes, the guidance is to prioritize public transportation and avoid driving around the stadium area during the busiest period.

Parking prohibited from 10 a.m.

Parking will be prohibited from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Avenida Paula Sousa, Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, Rua Visconde de Itamarati, Rua Isidro de Figueiredo, Rua Artur Menezes, and Rua Conselheiro Olegário, in the sections determined by the authorities.

Drivers leaving downtown and the South Zone toward Tijuca may use Avenida Paulo de Frontin and Rua Dr. Satamini. Another option is to go through Praça da Bandeira, using Rua Pará or Rua Paraíba and then Rua Mariz e Barros.

For Vila Isabel and Grajaú, this route can also be used, then continuing along Rua Major Ávila and Rua Felipe Camarão.

In the opposite direction, anyone in Tijuca, Grajaú, Vila Isabel, and nearby areas who needs to get to downtown or the South Zone should prioritize the route via Rua Conde de Bonfim and Rua Haddock Lobo.

For those coming from the Greater Méier area toward downtown or the South Zone, the recommended alternative is Rua Visconde de Niterói.

Residents will have access upon proof of residence

Residents of Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, Rua Visconde de Itamarati, Rua Isidro de Figueiredo, Rua Artur Menezes, and Rua Conselheiro Olegário will be able to access the area by vehicle upon presentation of proof of residence.

Access will be exclusively via Avenida Paula Sousa and Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo.

So, for anyone going to Maracanã this Tuesday, the best thing to do is arrive early. Check your ticket before leaving home, give preference to public transportation, and avoid driving around the stadium during the roadblock period.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.