Drivers who need to travel around Linha Verde and nearby areas of Prado Velho and surrounding neighborhoods this Sunday, September 20, 2026, should account for a special traffic operation for the 7th PRF Cycling Ride in Paraná. Curitiba City Hall says the traffic operation connected to the event runs from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., while the Federal Highway Police, PRF, lists the ride start for 8:00 a.m.. Road closures will be temporary and localized, following the cyclists as they move along the route.
What are the traffic operation and ride times?
| Reference | Confirmed time | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic operation | 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | The window published by Curitiba City Hall for traffic changes and monitoring around the route. |
| Ride start | 8:00 a.m. | The start time published by the PRF. |
| Closure on each street | No fixed street by street time | Interruptions are temporary and are expected to be lifted as the group advances. |
City Hall expects approximately 250 participants. The route is about 7 kilometers long, starting and finishing at the Atacadão/Decathlon parking lot in the Linha Verde area.
Which roads are on the route?
The official route uses the following roads in Curitiba:
- Linha Verde
- Avenida Salgado Filho
- Rua Imaculada Conceição
- Rua Chile
- Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto
- Rua Brasílio Itiberê
- Avenida Comendador Franco
- return to Linha Verde
Does each road have a specific closure time?
The official notices reviewed do not publish a street by street timetable for closing and reopening. The stated plan is for temporary, localized closures while cyclists pass, with roads released as the group moves forward. The exact moment of an interruption therefore depends on the progress of the ride along the route.
For anyone who must arrive at a fixed time, the safer approach is to avoid the event corridor during the 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. operation window when possible, especially from 8:00 a.m., when the cycling group is scheduled to start moving.
Are there official alternative routes?
Curitiba City Hall advises drivers to plan ahead, use alternative routes when possible, and follow temporary signs and traffic staff instructions. For this cycling ride, however, the notices reviewed do not publish one fixed official detour. That is consistent with moving closures that follow the group and are gradually lifted.
- If possible, avoid the roads on the route between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
- Before leaving, check the Curitiba Traffic Bulletin for operational updates.
- On the road, prioritize temporary signs and traffic officers' instructions because they reflect current conditions.
What is the 7th PRF Cycling Ride?
The event is free and open to the public. It is organized by the PRF with support from EPR Litoral Pioneiro and the Paraná Federal Highway Police Officers Union. The ride is part of National Traffic Week activities and focuses on mobility and road safety.
