A number of roads are set to be blocked off at certain points over the course of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Neighbourhoods and regions of the city will have limited access to some of their streets, with entry being granted only to residents in possession of valid IDs and proof of address. The following information will be of interest to residents and tourists planning to be in or around these places on the dates listed.
Street Races
Marathon
Affected neighbourhoods: Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete, Glória, Centro, Saúde and Cidade Nova.
Road closure dates: 13 & 14 August | 20 & 21 August
Closure times: 13 & 20 August, 10pm – Midnight | 14 & 21, Midnight – 4pm
For a full breakdown of road closures, access: http://www.cidadeolimpica.rio/servicos/calendario/?tipo=regiao&nome=maratona
Bike Races
Affected neighbourhoods: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Horto, Jardim Botânico, Gávea, São Conrado, Barra da Tijuca, Recreio, Guaratiba, Joá, Alto da Boa Vista, Rocinha and Vidigal.
Road closure dates: 1 – 7 August
Road closure times: 1 August, 7pm – Midnight | 2 – 5 August, all day every day | 6 & 7 August, 4pm – Midnight
For a full breakdown of road closures, access: http://www.cidadeolimpica.rio/servicos/calendario/?tipo=regiao&nome=ciclismo
Maracanã Region
Olympic Stadium & surrounding areas: road closures from 1 August
Maracanã & surrounding areas: road closures from 3 August
Sambódromo & surrounding areas: road closures from 1 – 14 August, 20 & 21 August.
For a full breakdown of road closures, access: http://www.cidadeolimpica.rio/servicos/calendario/?tipo=regiao&nome=maracana
Copacabana Region
Lagoa & surrounding areas: road closures from 4 August
Marina da Glória & surrounding areas: road closures from 1 August
Leme (Beach Volleyball Arena) & surrounding areas: road closures from 1 August
Forte de Copacabana & surrounding areas: road closures from 1 August
For a full breakdown of road closures, access: http://www.cidadeolimpica.rio/servicos/calendario/?tipo=regiao&nome=copacabana
Deodoro Region
Deodoro Olympic Park & surrounding areas: road closures from 1 August
Deodoro Parque Radical & surrounding areas: road closures from 1 August
Olympic Equestrian Centre & surrounding areas: road closures from 1 August
For a full breakdown of road closures, access: http://www.cidadeolimpica.rio/servicos/calendario/?tipo=regiao&nome=deodoro
Barra da Tijuca Region
Rio City Centre & surrounding areas: road closures from 3 August
Olympic Golf Centre & surrounding areas: road closures from 3 August
Barra Olympic Park: road closures from 3 August
Pontal: road closures from 8 – 12 August, and 18 & 19 August
For a full breakdown of road closures, access: http://www.cidadeolimpica.rio/servicos/calendario/?tipo=regiao&nome=barra
