Drivers planning to travel through São Miguel Paulista on Sunday, September 20, 2026 should avoid the section of Avenida Deputado José Aristodemo Pinotti between Avenida Marechal Tito and Rua Clodomiro Paschoal. According to São Paulo's Traffic Engineering Company, CET, the avenue will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Virada Esportiva 2026 road race. The key practical advice for drivers is to plan ahead and follow the official detours during the closure period.
Which section of Avenida José Aristodemo Pinotti will be closed?
CET announced that the closure will affect Avenida Deputado José Aristodemo Pinotti in São Miguel Paulista, in São Paulo's East Zone, between Avenida Marechal Tito and Rua Clodomiro Paschoal. The closure is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 20.
In practical terms, this creates a nine-hour period in which through traffic on that section must be redirected. CET says its traffic engineering team will monitor the operation and guide road users to help preserve safety and traffic flow in the area.
What detours does CET recommend?
CET published two main alternative routes, depending on the direction of travel:
- Toward Avenida Nordestina: Rua Gastão Lopes Leal, Rua José Ferreira Crespo, Rua Clodomiro Paschoal, Rua Prof. Assis Veloso, Rua Mohamad Ibrahim Saleh and Avenida Deputado José Aristodemo Pinotti.
- Toward Avenida Marechal Tito: Avenida Coca, Praça Francisco Pereira, Rua Cavoa and Avenida Marechal Tito.
These are the official alternatives published for the race. Once drivers reach the affected area, they should follow temporary traffic signs and instructions from traffic officers even if a navigation app suggests a different route.
How should drivers plan their Sunday trip?
CET recommends avoiding the immediate area around the closure whenever possible and using alternative roads. Anyone who needs to reach São Miguel Paulista in the morning or early afternoon should allow extra travel time, especially if their usual route uses Avenida Deputado José Aristodemo Pinotti.
CET also asks drivers to obey traffic signs and, if they need to request information, to do so without disrupting traffic flow. SP156 can be contacted for traffic information, incidents, complaints, vehicle removals and suggestions.
How does the closure fit into Virada Esportiva?
The road race is part of Virada Esportiva 2026, held on September 19 and 20. The official Virada Esportiva website lists more than 4,000 activities at more than 800 locations across the city. The operation on Avenida Deputado José Aristodemo Pinotti is therefore one specific closure within a citywide program.
São Paulo City Hall also published an overview of traffic operations for Virada Esportiva, including closures and detours linked to races and cycling events in other parts of the city. People traveling across São Paulo over the weekend can check that broader operation and the official event schedule before leaving.
Service summary
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Time | 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Area | São Miguel Paulista, East Zone of São Paulo |
| Closed section | Avenida Deputado José Aristodemo Pinotti, between Avenida Marechal Tito and Rua Clodomiro Paschoal |
| Reason | Virada Esportiva 2026 road race |
| Guidance | Use the official detours, follow traffic signs and avoid the immediate closure area when possible |
