The crossing of vehicles through the dam of the Aimorés Hydroelectric Power Plant will be completely prohibited on October 14, 15 and 16, from 8 am to 5 pm. The measure will be necessary to carry out activities associated with the tests of the overflows, a procedure carried out annually before the beginning of the rains.
The tests consist of the controlled opening of the spillway gates, without releasing water, and are part of the plant’s preparation procedures for the rainy season.
To make the work feasible, a crane truck will be used over the spillway, which will occupy the entire width of the dam’s lane. For this reason, it will not be possible to maintain the circulation of vehicles during the execution of the procedure. The interdiction will temporarily affect travel between the rural areas of the cities surrounding the Aimorés HPP: Baixo Guandu, in Espírito Santo, and the Minas Gerais municipalities of Aimorés, Itueta and Resplendor. The measure aims to ensure the safety of the teams involved in the work and the road users.
To reduce possible impacts on travel, Aliança Energia recommends that drivers plan their trips in advance and consider additional travel time. As access alternatives, the Baixio and Resplendor side roads can be used.
The guidance is that drivers pay attention to the days and times of interdiction and organize themselves in advance for travel, especially during busy periods, plan in advance and consider additional travel time.
About the Aimorés Hydroelectric Power Plant
Inaugurated on May 5, 2006, the Aimorés Plant is located in the Doce River Basin and covers the municipalities of Baixo Guandu (ES), Aimorés, Itueta and Resplendor (MG). With an installed capacity of 330 megawatts (MW), the plant is capable of generating enough energy to supply a city with one million inhabitants, playing an important role in the National Interconnected System (SIN).
