Travel information: Galo v Grêmio (including Rua de Fogo plans)

Atlético faces Grêmio this Saturday (7) at 6 p.m. at Arena MRV in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. A special traffic and transport operation will be in place around the stadium, including road restrictions, changes to traffic flow, and designated access routes for both sets of fans. The operation will be coordinated by traffic and security authorities to ensure fans can travel safely and smoothly. Please note: the Arena MRV Esplanade and parking lots will open at 3 p.m., three hours before the match. Traffic restrictions around Arena MRV Attention, Massa! Rua Augusto Ferreira is not accessible to drivers arriving via the ring road toward Betânia. Drivers must take the service road (Avenida Itaú), then the second interchange ramp onto Avenida Cícero Idelfonso, as shown on the map, continuing until they reach the Via Expressa. TEMPORARY CHANGES: * Changes to traffic flow in the Califórnia, Camargos, and Santa Maria neighborhoods and around Arena MRV * Road closures and restricted access near the stadium, with access permitted only for residents, authorized vehicles, and event operations * A reversible lane on Av. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek to improve incoming and outgoing traffic flow * Closures begin around 5 hours before matches and are gradually expanded as kickoff approaches * Changes on streets including Walfrido Mendes, Margarida Assis Fonseca, Romualdo Cançado Neto, Evangelina Prates, Nevada, Visconde de Mauá, and adjacent roads * Special routes and signposted pedestrian paths to Arena MRV. SPECIAL OPERATION: RUA DE FOGO! The operational plan also covers the traditional Rua de Fogo, the Massa's welcome for the Atlético team near Arena MRV. Barriers are scheduled to be installed starting at 3 p.m. along sections of the Via Expressa and Rua Alice Neves, with security teams overseeing the work and directing fans. Attention, Massa! The Military Police advise against setting off fireworks under or near the overpass. Fans must also respect the safety distance established by organizers during the welcome to ensure everyone's safety. Important! Entry to Arena MRV will be exclusively through facial recognition for all fans over the age of 12. To help traffic operations run smoothly, the club asks fans to arrive at the stadium as early as possible and prioritize public transport, such as the metro or Conexão Arena MRV. All the important information for the Massa is below! 🕰 Try to arrive at Arena MRV as early as possible; Travel with Conexão Arena MRV; Take the metro to the match; 🏟 Enter the Esplanade as early as possible to avoid lines close to kickoff; If you choose to drive, bring as many people as possible in your vehicle. An Accessibility Tent on the Esplanade is available to assist fans with disabilities; Facial recognition will be mandatory at all gates. Reversible Lane Fans should pay attention to traffic changes. The reversible lane is scheduled to be set up starting at 2 p.m., four hours before the match. The operation will take place on Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (Via Expressa), between Avenida Coração Eucarístico de Jesus and Avenida Teleférico, to improve traffic flow toward Contagem. Metro Atlético and the traffic authorities ask fans to take the metro to Arena MRV. It is a comfortable, accessible, and safe transport option. Eldorado, Cidade Industrial, and Vila Oeste stations provide access to Arena MRV. Eldorado Station, about 1.7 km from the stadium, is the recommended option because of its larger facilities. Trains are expected to run every 15 minutes. A designated walking route will take fans along the right-hand lane of the Via Expressa service road toward Belo Horizonte, from Eldorado Station to Rua Gentil Portugal do Brasil, with stadium access via the Elevado da Massa. A free special transport service for people with disabilities will run from Eldorado Station, near Praça Relógio de Sol, to Gate A of the Esplanade. After the match, the return service will depart from Rua Cristina Maria de Assis, near the Federal Highway Police Officers' Union in Minas Gerais. Parking Arena MRV parking lots will open at 3 p.m. , with access from the Via Expressa service road (Rua Alice Neves) via access ramps E1, E2, E3, and E4. Parking spaces are sold exclusively online and in advance at parceiros.estapar.com.br/cam . Arena MRV offers bicycle parking in the covered parking area, with entry via the service access road. Please note! Official parking is exclusively for Galo fans! Conexão Arena MRV Conexão Arena MRV has boarding points across several Belo Horizonte neighborhoods, offering fans comfortable, safe premium coach transport. The first boarding time will be 2:20 p.m. Other departure times vary depending on the boarding point selected. The service can be booked on the official Conexão Arena MRV website , where boarding locations, schedules, and prices are available. Air-conditioned premium coaches. Round-trip transport to Arena MRV. Drop-off at an exclusive access point near the stadium. Scheduled outbound and return departures. Convenience and safety for the Massa. Drop-off and return boarding take place on Rua Alice Neves, near Praça do Torcedor. Return buses are scheduled to depart approximately 30 minutes after the final whistle. Bus Routes The following bus routes serve the Arena MRV area: 401 – Metrô Cidade Industrial/Santa Maria 1509 – Califórnia/Tupi 9414 – Santa Inês/João Pinheiro 3053 – Estação Barreiro/Barro Preto 4031 – Santa Maria/Centro 4033 – Camargos/Centro Routes may be temporarily diverted due to road closures and traffic operations around the stadium. Taxis Taxis arriving at Arena MRV must drop passengers off on Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (Via Expressa), near the stairs leading to Praça do Torcedor. After the match, taxi stands will be available at the following locations: Rua João Batista Vieira, between Rua das Pérolas and Rua das Ostras, in the Camargos neighborhood. Rua João Batista Vieira, between Rua Gentil Portugal do Brasil and Rua das Pérolas. Rua José Cláudio Sanches, at the corner of Rua Cristina Maria de Assis, in the Califórnia neighborhood. Ride-Hailing and Carpooling Fans using ride-hailing services or carpooling can use the designated pickup and drop-off points: Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, at Praça do Torcedor, near the stairs. Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, on the opposite side from the Praça do Torcedor stairs, heading toward Belo Horizonte. The Via Expressa service road, between Divinal Vidros and the Rua Cristina Maria de Assis roundabout, heading toward Arena MRV. Drivers and passengers must follow signs and traffic officers' instructions. Accessibility In addition to the free special transport service for people with disabilities between Eldorado Station and Arena MRV, ten accessible parking spaces will be reserved on Rua Cristina Maria de Assis, across from number 473, near Rua Osvaldo Cardoso. A valid disability parking permit must be presented to access these spaces. Away Fans Away fans access Arena MRV through the Califórnia neighborhood, a residential area with local streets, entering from the BR-040 via Avenida Vereador Cícero Idelfonso, or from the ring road via Rua Emerenciana Batista Camargos. Both routes lead to Rua Margarida Assis Fonseca. A taxi and ride-hailing pickup and drop-off area will be available on Avenida Vereador Cícero Idelfonso, between Rua Felisberta Camargos and Rua Maria Francisca de Carvalho, heading toward the BR-040. Away fans are advised to arrive early and follow the access routes designated by the security operation. For more information for away fans, click here. Follow Galo on social media: @atletico YouTube Instagram Twitter/X TikTok Flickr This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.