Serra Antiga da Tamoios Reopens After Weather Closure; Cabo Frio Tightens Tourist Transport Regulations
Serra Antiga of Tamoios Highway reopens after weather-related closure while Cabo Frio city enforces new tourist transport regulations to enhance safety.
- • Serra Antiga da Tamoios reopened after 40-hour closure due to heavy rainfall and landslides.
- • Two minor landslides occurred during the closure at kilometers 73 and 80.
- • Traffic flow adjusted: coastal traffic through Serra Antiga, São José dos Campos traffic via Serra Nova.
- • Cabo Frio authorities initiated tourist transportation regulations starting October 10.
- • Ongoing enforcement aims to organize travel and promote safe, responsible tourism in Cabo Frio.
Key details
The Serra Antiga section of the Tamoios Highway, which had been closed for over 40 hours due to heavy rainfall and resulting landslides, was reopened at 10:50 AM on October 11. The closure began on October 9 following weather alerts from the Meteorological Monitoring System. During closure, two minor landslides occurred at kilometers 73 and 80, necessitating 48 convoy operations to manage traffic safely. Upon reopening, the traffic flow was restored with vehicles bound for the coast directed exclusively through Serra Antiga and those heading towards São José dos Campos using Serra Nova. Updates on highway conditions are available via Tamoios' social media and official platforms.
Meanwhile, in Cabo Frio, the city government launched an operation on October 10 to regulate tourist transportation in the municipality. This initiative targets the organized circulation of buses, vans, taxis, and app-based drivers to ensure safer and more orderly traffic, particularly during the busy tourist season. The operation started with educational efforts supported by the Municipal Civil Guard, focusing on locations including the Tourist Bus Terminal and Praia do Siqueira. Josias da Swell, Secretary of Urban Mobility, emphasized the goal of promoting responsible tourism while supporting local transport professionals. Colonel Leandro Carvalho, Secretary of Security and Public Order, confirmed that enforcement measures will continue throughout the tourist period to maintain order and safety on Cabo Frio’s roads.