Fogueira Race brings together athletes this Saturday in Juiz de Fora The 77th Fogueira Race will cause changes in traffic in Juiz de Fora this Saturday (18). The race starts at 7pm, starting at Praça do Bom Pastor, and will have temporary closures on sections of Avenida Barão do Rio Branco during the passage of runners. ? Click here to follow the g1 Zona da Mata channel on WhatsApp The route follows: Along the central lane of Avenida Rio Branco, towards Centro, until Rua Antônio Lagrota, in the Mariano Procópio neighborhood, where the return will be made; Afterwards, participants return along the same route to Praça do Bom Pastor, where they will arrive. The changes are: The intersections of Avenida Barão do Rio Branco in the race section will have the flow interrupted as athletes pass by; Drivers should avoid the region and use alternative routes during the event; The bus lines that circulate along the avenue will continue to operate on the side lanes of Rio Branco; When assembling the structures and carrying out the test, some lines may make small detours to access the route. Agents from the Urban Mobility Secretariat (SMU) will monitor traffic and guide drivers. Traffic is expected to be fully reopened at 9pm. Assembly of structures begins on Friday Fogueira Race in Juiz de Fora Carlos Mendonça/Prefeitura de Juiz de Fora Before the race, starting this Friday (17th), the track towards the neighborhood of Avenida Doutor José Procópio Teixeira, in front of Praça do Bom Pastor, will be blocked for the assembly of the event's structures. According to the city hall, detours will be made through internal streets in the neighborhood and will be signposted. The competition brings together around 3,500 entrants and will feature a 7 km run, a 3.5 km walk and a children's race for under 15 years old. VIDEOS: see everything about Zona da Mata and Campos das Vertentes