Rua Antônio de Freitas Barbosa, in Curitiba's Capão Raso neighborhood, is entering a new phase of the Novo Inter 2 works with two consecutive road closures. The first begins on Thursday, September 24, 2026, between Rua Delegado Naby Paraná and Rua Vereador Adeodato Volpi. The second is scheduled for Friday, September 25, between Rua Vereador Adeodato Volpi and Rua Pedro Américo. Because the periods overlap, anyone traveling through the area should account for both sections when planning a route.
Quick summary of the two closures
| Stage | Start | Closed section | Expected duration | Officially indicated alternative routes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 24, 2026 | Between Delegado Naby Paraná and Vereador Adeodato Volpi | 30 days, depending on weather conditions | Vereador Adeodato Volpi, José Dorigo, Rodolpho Senff Júnior and Dr. Manoel Linhares de Lacerda |
| 2 | September 25, 2026 | Between Vereador Adeodato Volpi and Pedro Américo | Until October 28, 2026 | Vereador Adeodato Volpi, Dr. Manoel Linhares de Lacerda and Rodolpho Senff Júnior |
The dates and alternative streets were announced by the City of Curitiba on September 23.
How the Stage 1 detour works
In Stage 1, the closure affects Rua Antônio de Freitas Barbosa between Rua Delegado Naby Paraná and Rua Vereador Adeodato Volpi. The official guidance lists four streets as alternatives: Vereador Adeodato Volpi, José Dorigo, Rodolpho Senff Júnior and Dr. Manoel Linhares de Lacerda.
In practical terms, drivers should leave the closed section before reaching the work zone and use the parallel street network formed by those roads to reconnect with the desired route. The city did not publish a single mandatory sequence for every direction of travel. The best path therefore depends on the starting point, destination and temporary signs installed on site.
How the Stage 2 detour works
Stage 2 begins on September 25 and closes the section between Rua Vereador Adeodato Volpi and Rua Pedro Américo. To bypass this part of Rua Antônio de Freitas Barbosa, the city identifies Vereador Adeodato Volpi, Dr. Manoel Linhares de Lacerda and Rodolpho Senff Júnior as alternative routes.
A simple text map is: Rua Antônio de Freitas Barbosa closed in the central section, side access via Vereador Adeodato Volpi, connections through Dr. Manoel Linhares de Lacerda and Rodolpho Senff Júnior, then a return toward the destination according to the direction of travel. Work-zone signs should take precedence over any route planned in advance.
Will both stages be active at the same time?
Yes, according to the published schedule. Stage 1 begins on September 24 and is expected to last 30 days, subject to weather. Stage 2 begins on September 25 and is expected to end on October 28. This means that from September 25 onward, both sections may be closed simultaneously while Stage 1 is still underway.
This overlap is especially important for drivers who usually travel along Rua Antônio de Freitas Barbosa from one end to the other. Avoiding only one intersection may not be enough. It is necessary to check which section is accessible at the time of the trip.
How long will the work on Rua Antônio de Freitas Barbosa last?
The closures announced on September 23 have two different timelines. The first is expected to last 30 days from September 24, without a fixed final date because the city states that progress depends on weather conditions. The second is scheduled to end on October 28.
These dates refer to the announced closure stages and do not necessarily mark the end of all Novo Inter 2 work in the area. The same street also appears in the city's Traffic Bulletin with another closure, between Dr. Manoel Linhares de Lacerda and Tenente Afonso M. R. Cubas, recorded for September 2 through October 16 and also subject to extension because of the weather.
What work is being carried out on this section?
The closures are needed to prepare concrete paving under Lot 2, Package 2 of Novo Inter 2. According to the city, 740 meters of Rua Antônio de Freitas Barbosa will be upgraded between Rua Pedro Américo and Rua Santa Regina.
In addition to the new concrete pavement, the project includes new accessible sidewalks, lighting and landscaping. The street is one of 25 roads included in the package, which covers 8.8 kilometers along the Avenida Brasília corridor in Capão Raso and Novo Mundo.
How to plan before leaving
- Check which stage affects your route. From September 25 onward, both announced closures may be in effect at the same time.
- Use the official alternative streets as a reference. Vereador Adeodato Volpi, José Dorigo, Rodolpho Senff Júnior and Dr. Manoel Linhares de Lacerda are named by the city, depending on the stage.
- Follow on-site signs. The detour path may vary according to the direction of travel and progress of the work.
- Recheck the dates. Stage 1 and other closures in the area may change because of weather conditions.
- Check the Traffic Bulletin. The city uses this service for updates on road closures, detours and street works.
What changes for drivers in Capão Raso?
The immediate impact is the need to avoid two consecutive sections of Rua Antônio de Freitas Barbosa during partly overlapping periods. Local trips may require entering parallel streets earlier. Drivers simply crossing the neighborhood may find it more efficient to reorganize the route before reaching the work area.
Because the first timeline depends on the weather and other Novo Inter 2 works are underway in Capão Raso, the most reliable approach for the coming weeks is to combine the schedule announced on September 23 with on-site signs and updates from the Traffic Bulletin.
