Complementary signs for the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup are now beginning to be installed in Brasilia, with the placement of street signs, written in Portuguese and English, in the vicinity of the city's new sports arena, the Mané Garrincha National Stadium of Brasilia. The total cost of the special signs amounts to R$ 930,000, including materials and labor.

Two bilingual signs were also placed on the TV Tower, indicating routes to the stadium and to Brasilia airport. The signs are prototypes of a new system to be used in the capital, building upon the existing signage network and assisting tourists who come to watch the international sporting events.

According to the Federal District government, 500 similar signs are to be distributed across central Brasilia, providing information on parking areas and specific use during the games. Sites which are to receive new signs include the Monumental Axis, hotel districts, the W3 and L2 North and South avenues and the City Park.

The Esplanade of Ministries, as the venue for the opening celebration of the Confederations Cup on June 15 and public celebrations during the 2014 World Cup, is also to receive special signage. The events are to include public display of the games and artistic presentations.

The standard for complementary signs was defined by National Traffic Council (CONTRAN) Resolution 407, published on June 12, 2012. The bilingual signs will remain on the streets in Brasilia until the end of the 2014 World Cup.

03 May 2013