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The Nossa Senhora Aparecida holiday, on October 12th, generates an increase in the flow of tourists and vehicles in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro.
The hotel occupancy rate is at 81%, and the sector's expectation is that the rate will increase until this Saturday (10). In addition to the movement in hotels, the forecast is for heavy traffic on the Rio-Teresópolis highway.
Around 214,000 vehicles are expected to pass through the mountain stretch managed by the concessionaire Ecovias Rio Minas during the holiday, with the greatest flow towards Teresópolis.
Friday (9) should concentrate the largest volume of traffic, with approximately 42 thousand vehicles expected to pass through the stretch.
The return is expected to intensify on Monday (12), the Nossa Senhora Aparecida holiday, when around 36 thousand vehicles are expected to travel along the highway, mainly towards Rio de Janeiro.
The recommendation for those who are going to hit the road is to check the vehicle before the trip, rest adequately before driving and respect the signs and speed limits. The use of seat belts is mandatory for all occupants.

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