Those who drove the BR-470 this Wednesday morning (8) saw a “mobile workshop” on the side of the road. This is because many drivers have blown tires due to potholes on the track. In the same place, at the same time, in the Badenfurt district, in Blumenau, at least eight cars were stopped, three of which were trucks. All under maintenance after damage to the funnel on the BR-470.

Drivers carry out vehicle maintenance on the shore of BR-470 after pothole damage on the highway – Photo: Samantha Prochnow/Disclosure/ND

The hole situation in the BR-470 has been covered in the column since the beginning of the week. There has even been an accident with a motorcyclist on vacation due to a funnel on the highway.

Dnit (National Department of Infrastructure) announced on Tuesday (7) that it is in action and has started an operation to fill holes in the BR-470 between Blumenau and Ibirama.

#DNITemAÇÃO: Municipality teams are working to repair roads in Santa Catarina after heavy rains hit the state in recent days. On the BR-282/SC in Ponte Serrada and on the BR-470/SC between Blumenau and Ibirama, DNIT provides hole filling services. pic.twitter.com/0YqEuAW5pH

— DNIT (@DNIToficial) June 7, 2022

Meanwhile, drivers continue to suffer losses due to a hole in the track. Balanzo Geral Blumenau interviewed lawyer Roger Cecchetto about what to do in case of damage caused by potholes on public roads. He said that compensation could be demanded.

The task of the lawyer is to collect evidence of damage and call the agency responsible for the highway. In case of refusal, there is the possibility of a judicial path.

Drivers carry out vehicle maintenance on the shore of BR-470 after pothole damage on the highway – Video: Samantha Prochnow/Disclosure/ND