Direct answer: Rua das Sabiás, in Curitiba's Novo Mundo neighborhood, is fully closed because of work connected to the Novo Inter 2 project. Curitiba City Hall expects the closure to remain in place until October 15, 2026, but says the schedule may change depending on weather conditions. For vehicle traffic, Rua Adalberto Scherer and Rua Professor Lício de Lima are the streets listed as alternatives.
The official notice links the closure to Novo Inter 2 construction, but it does not report a specific detour for the Inter 2 bus line or any stop or boarding-point change caused by this closure. That distinction matters: the alternative routes published in this case are guidance for drivers.
| What to know | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Location | Rua das Sabiás, Novo Mundo neighborhood, Curitiba |
| Type of closure | Full closure |
| Expected duration | Until October 15, 2026, subject to changes due to weather conditions |
| Work being done | Drainage in the center of the roadway followed by pavement restoration |
| Alternative streets | Rua Adalberto Scherer and Rua Professor Lício de Lima |
| Inter 2 bus line | The closure notice does not detail any route, stop, or boarding-point change for the line |
How long will Rua das Sabiás remain closed?
City Hall's published forecast is to keep the street fully closed until October 15, 2026. The date, however, should not be treated as a guaranteed reopening date. The notice itself says the schedule may be changed depending on weather conditions.
During the closure, the work first calls for drainage installation in the center of the roadway and then pavement restoration. Therefore, even as the expected date approaches, reopening depends on the progress of those stages and on conditions that allow the work to be carried out.
The notice identifies Rua das Sabiás in Novo Mundo but does not specify the intersections that define the closed segment. People traveling in the area should use the temporary on-site signs as the reference for which accesses are actually closed.
What does Novo Inter 2 have to do with the closure?
The work on Rua das Sabiás is part of Lot 2, Package 2 of Novo Inter 2, a set of interventions along the Avenida Brasília corridor in the Capão Raso and Novo Mundo neighborhoods. In a project update, City Hall said this package covers 8.8 km of interventions and the upgrading of 25 streets, along with drainage, paving, accessible sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, and changes intended to improve circulation and public transport.
This means October 15 is the forecast for the current Rua das Sabiás closure, not for completion of the entire Novo Inter 2 project. The broader package has its own construction schedule.
It is also important not to confuse Novo Inter 2 construction with an automatically confirmed detour of the Inter 2 bus line. In the specific Rua das Sabiás notice, City Hall does not publish a route, stop, or boarding-point change for the line. If your trip depends on public transport, the streets listed as alternatives for cars should not be treated as confirmation of the bus route.
Which streets should drivers use as alternatives?
The official guidance for drivers is to use Rua Adalberto Scherer and Rua Professor Lício de Lima. In this notice, City Hall does not provide a turn-by-turn detour or establish a single sequence that applies to every origin and destination.
In practice, the best option depends on where the driver enters and leaves the neighborhood. In addition to avoiding Rua das Sabiás while the full closure is in force, drivers should follow temporary signs in the area, reduce speed near the construction zone, and pay extra attention to local traffic.
How to plan your trip while the work continues
- Treat October 15, 2026 as the expected end of the closure, not as a guaranteed reopening date.
- Avoid using Rua das Sabiás as a through route while the full closure remains posted.
- Consider Rua Adalberto Scherer and Rua Professor Lício de Lima as the alternative streets indicated by City Hall.
- Do not assume those same streets are the bus itinerary, because the notice does not confirm a detour for the Inter 2 line.
- Before leaving, check Curitiba City Hall's Traffic Bulletin for closures, detours, and operational updates in the area.
Quick questions
Will Rua das Sabiás reopen on October 16?
That cannot be guaranteed. The official forecast is for the closure to last until October 15, but the schedule may change because of weather conditions and construction progress.
Does the closure confirm a detour for the Inter 2 bus line?
Not in the specific Rua das Sabiás notice. The official text links the closure to Novo Inter 2 construction and gives alternatives for drivers, but it does not detail an itinerary, stop, or boarding-point change for the Inter 2 bus line.
What exact segment is closed?
The official notice identifies Rua das Sabiás in Novo Mundo but does not state, in the published text, the intersections marking the beginning and end of the closure. On-site signs should be followed to identify the blocked accesses during construction.
