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With the WRC Rally of Paraguay 2026 once again putting the country in the eye of the world, and with the aim of ordering traffic and reinforcing road safety during the competition, the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) recalls that, starting today, Thursday, August 27, special hours apply for the circulation of large vehicles in certain sections of Itapua. The provision--which will extend until Sunday, August 30 and was established by MOPC Resolution No. 1216--involves large motor vehicles, conventional and non-conventional, from 16.5 tons, that travel along the sections of national and departmental routes included in the operation. Restrictions per day Today, Thursday, August 27, from 06:00 to 17:00, the circulation of these vehicles on route PY01 is restricted, from the Carmen del Parana intersection to the city of Encarnacion. For tomorrow, Friday, August 28, from 05:00 to 20:00, the restriction will apply to route PY06, from the Lopoja junction - junction with route D054 to Encarnacion. Meanwhile, on Saturday, August 29, from 05:00 to 20:00, the limitation will be applied on route PY06, from the Tamai crossing, located at km 62, to Encarnacion. Finally, on Sunday, August 30, from 05:00 to 18:00, several sections will be affected. On route PY01, the restriction will extend from Coronel Bogado, km 325.9, to Encarnacion, in addition to the sector from km 323 of route PY01 to San Pedro del Parana. That same Sunday, the measure will be applied to Departmental Route 047, from Graneros del Sur, Fram roundabout, to the Carmen del Parana roundabout on route PY01. It will also govern route D054, from Graneros del Sur, km 30, Upisa crossing, to route PY06, Lopoja crossing. Excepted vehicles On the other hand, the resolution establishes exceptions for large vehicles intended for emergency, emergency and security services, as well as those used for the transportation of hospital supplies or materials and those corresponding to public passenger transportation. In that sense, the National Highway Patrol Directorate will be in charge of managing and coordinating traffic on alternative roads. In addition, it may order the reopening of restricted sections when weather conditions require it or traffic congestion is generated on alternative routes. During the competition days, the Road Patrol will deploy 157 inspectors on strategic routes and accesses in Itapua, with the mission of ordering circulation and providing assistance to users. The MOPC urges those traveling through the area to take into account the affected times and sections, plan their trips and respect the instructions of the authorities. Date: August 27, 2026
