The main state highway in the Far-West of Santa Catarina, SC-163, was hit by a landslide on Friday night (3). Information from the PMRv (Military Highway Police) is that km 97,000 needed to be closed to remove the earth and branches that were on the road.
The Highway Police reported that the Far-West state highway, SC-163, was hit by a landslide on Friday night (3). – PMRv/Reproduction/ND
This Saturday morning (4), teams are still working at the site. – PMRv/Reproduction/ND
The main state highway in the Far West, SC-163, was hit by a landslide on Friday night (3). – PMRv/Reproduction/ND
Information from the PMRv (Military Highway Police) is that km 97,000 needed to be closed to remove the earth and branches that were on the road. – PMRv/Reproduction/ND
The affected section is in the municipality of São João do Oeste and no one was injured or buried in the accident. According to PMRvthe track was closed in both directions.
As soon as the garrisons arrived at the scene, they indicated possible diversions via a secondary road. The detour was properly signposted, however, due to the region’s weather conditions, drivers must pay maximum attention to the route.
Traffic on the Far-West state highway:
Also according to PMRv, the highway was closed at around 8pm on Friday and until 9am this Saturday (4) traffic continues to be blocked. The portal’s report ND More asked PMRv about the release of the section, but there is no forecast yet.
