Estaiada Bridge is closed from this Thursday in São José dos Campos

Cable-stayed bridge has a new closure in São José The cable-stayed bridge in São José dos Campos has been closed alternately from this Thursday (9) to carry out an inspection of the structure's support cables. The blockages will be in place on the bridge's two viaducts, at specific times, until July 29th. From Monday to Friday, including the holidays of July 9th and 27th, closures are from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. On Saturdays, work continues at the same times, with the possibility of extension, if necessary. On Sundays, traffic will be open on both lanes. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vale do Paraíba and region channel on WhatsApp The first closure occurs on the branch that connects Avenida São João to the southern region. After the completion of the services in this section, the blockage will be transferred to the access viaduct to Jardim Aquarius. Mobility agents will be on site to guide drivers. Cable-stayed bridge, in São José dos Campos. Claudio Vieira/PMSJC Cable inspection According to City Hall, the blocks are necessary for the second stage of the scheduled inspection of the stays, which are the cables responsible for supporting the bridge. The first phase of the work included a visual inspection of the cables and the viaduct, in addition to evaluating items such as drainage, pavement, concrete structure and track measurements. A third stage, which involves the inspection of the anchorages and the viaduct, will still have a defined date and may also require new closures. At the same time, Comgás will carry out replacement services for the gas distribution network around the Arco da Inovação. The City Hall informed that the work will be coordinated to take advantage of the same blocking periods. The municipal administration states that the schedule was planned to reduce impacts on traffic and take advantage of the school recess period. See more news from Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region