Section BR-153 – between the municipalities of Irani in the Midwest and Porto União on the northern plateau of Santa Catarina – was completely closed by the DNIT (National Department of Transport Infrastructure) after presenting a “risk of collapse.” this Saturday (4).

A cracked track forced it to close due to the risk of collapse – Photo: DNIT/Divulgação/ND

Risk of collapse

The measure was taken after cracks appeared on the road at km 48 BR-153 in Planalto Norte, posing a danger to drivers.

“The closure is due to a landslide at km 48 of the BR-153 road and the closure will remain indefinitely,” said DNIT Santa Catarina head Alisson Rodrigo de Andrade.

Section BR-153 between the municipalities of Irani and Porto União was closed this Saturday (4) – Photo: DNIT/Divulgação/ND

The closure began at 5pm this Saturday (4) and will continue indefinitely. DNIT advises drivers to seek alternative and safe routes.