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Rio Imposes Targeted Closures for Pre‑COP30 Week as Prince William Visit Nears

Officials say targeted closures will limit disruption to regular traffic.

Overview

  • Security cordons around the Museum of Modern Art remain in place until 06:00 on Nov 6, and Rua Jardel Jércolis is closed Nov 3–5.
  • Access near Praça Mauá will be restricted, with limits on Avenida Rodrigues Alves on Nov 4–5 and additional controls from 14:00 to 22:00 on Nov 5.
  • Public transport is operating normally, with the VLT skipping Parada dos Navios and Parada dos Museus from 11:00 to 12:00 on Nov 5.
  • The Forum of Local Leaders runs Nov 3–5 and the C40 World Mayors Summit runs Nov 3–4 at MAM and Vivo Rio, drawing more than 300 city leaders including Sadiq Khan and Anne Hidalgo.
  • The Earthshot Prize ceremony is set for Nov 5 at the Museum of Tomorrow with Prince William, alongside Earthshot Week programming and an exclusive pedestrian walkway for forum participants via Avenida Beira‑Mar.