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A special operation will involve a PRF convoy, temporary roadblocks and reduced traffic on the main highways of Santa Catarina. The cargo weighs 450 tons and takes up practically the entire lane. The transportation of the giant cargo on BRs 470 and 101 will begin in the morning and will continue for hours at an average speed of 20 km/h.
A logistics convoy of unusual proportions is expected to attract attention this Sunday (23), on the BR-470 and BR-101 highways, in Santa Catarina. The transportation of giant cargo on BRs 470 and 101 will be carried out by a super truck measuring 86 meters in length, which will carry an energy transformer manufactured by WEG. The operation will require temporary blockades and escort from the PRF along the route between Blumenau and Itajaí.
The oversized load will require partial traffic restrictions and will have an average speed of only 20 km/h, directly impacting drivers who need to travel through the region. The Federal Highway Police (PRF) warns that transportation may cause traffic jams and guides drivers to seek alternative routes.
Supertruck will transport 450-ton cargo between Blumenau and Itajaí
The transportation of giant cargo on BRs 470 and 101 will begin at km 51 of BR-470, in Blumenau, and continue until km 117 of BR-101, in Itajaí. The operation is expected to last several hours and end only in the afternoon.
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The cargo being transported is 86 meters long, 5,60 meters wide and weighs a total of 450 tons, making it one of the largest road transports ever carried out in Brazil. According to O Blumenauense, the super truck will occupy practically the entire lane and, in certain stretches, may invade the opposite lane, making it necessary to temporarily block traffic.
Transporting giant cargo on BRs 470 and 101 requires special vehicles, prior technical feasibility studies and logistical support from the PRF and the concessionaire responsible for the highway. According to Blog do Caminhoneiro, a similar operation took place in October 2024, also with a WEG load, and took more than seven hours to complete.
WEG power transformer will be sent to Itajaí before being sent to its final destination
The transported part was manufactured by WEG, a company from Santa Catarina reference in production of electrical equipment. The exact destination of the transformer was not disclosed, but the part should go via the Port of Itajaí to a large power generation or distribution project.
Transporting equipment of this size is a major logistical challenge. In addition to the size and weight of the load, the operation must comply with traffic regulations and will require detailed coordination between traffic authorities and specialized teams.
PRF recommends attention and alert for blockages and slow traffic
The PRF issued a statement informing that the transportation of giant cargo on BRs 470 and 101 may cause traffic jams and momentary interruptions. The recommendation for drivers who need to travel on the affected stretches is to avoid overtaking close to the convoy, maintain a safe distance and pay attention to temporary signs.
The PRF also suggests that drivers seek alternative routes to avoid delays, especially on BR-101, which connects the Itajaí Valley to the Santa Catarina coast and has a large flow of vehicles on weekends.
