São Paulo Prepares for September 7 Independence Day Holiday

São Paulo is experiencing significant traffic disruptions and changes to public services ahead of the September 7 Independence Day holiday. On Friday evening, the city saw 1,445 kilometers of congestion due to rain and the holiday eve, marking the second highest level for that time of day this year. The Marginal Pinheiros expressway was particularly affected, recording 37.9 kilometers of slow traffic at 6 p.m. Meanwhile, the Anchieta Imigrantes system reported up to 18 kilometers of congestion as travelers headed toward the coast, with an estimated 330,000 vehicles expected to use the routes. Authorities may implement special lane configurations, such as the 7 x 3 descent and 2 x 8 ascent, to manage the flow of traffic.

In preparation for the holiday, the municipal vehicle rotation system and restrictions for trucks and chartered vehicles have been suspended. Exclusive bus lanes will also be open to all traffic. Public transport will operate on special schedules: Metro and CPTM will have modified intervals, and SPTrans has reactivated line 179A/10 to serve the Civic Military Parade at the Anhembi Sambadrome. While municipal parks will remain open, other services will be limited. Poupatempo offices will be closed, and most Bom Prato units will close except for specific locations in the capital and Santos. State hospitals will maintain emergency services, but Basic Health Units will limit services to vaccinations.