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2h ago

Bitrem Blocks Serra das Araras Descent on Via Dutra

With a heavy tow mobilized to remove the stalled truck, drivers should expect two-way traffic on the ascent lane during a scheduled overnight maintenance closure.

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Overview

  • A bitrem (two-trailer truck) suffered a mechanical failure that completely blocked the descent lane of Serra das Araras on Via Dutra, creating the obstruction on Thursday.
  • The Polícia Rodoviária Federal said a heavy tow was called to remove the vehicle, the equipment had not arrived at the last update, and crews may need to reach the truck via the opposite lane to carry out the recovery.
  • The concessionaire reported roughly 8 km of congestion at the scene and said teams were working with signage and traffic guidance while advising drivers to slow down and follow instructions.
  • Separately, RioSP has scheduled a full closure of the descent lane from 22:00 on Saturday to 05:00 on Sunday for pavement and signage maintenance, with traffic diverted to the ascent lane operating in two-way traffic and work subject to postponement in case of rain.
  • Reports differ on the truck's exact location (km 226 versus km 229), a small but important discrepancy for response crews and for drivers using navigation and traffic updates before travel.