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IP3 highway remains closed following major resin spill

📍 Penacova🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#traffic-disruption+3 more

The main road IP3 remains closed in both directions in Penacova nearly 20 hours after a truck spilled resin onto the pavement. Authorities have not provided a reopening time, and traffic is currently being diverted to the National Road 2 (Estrada Nacional 2 or EN2).

2 sources →21 Jul
IP3 highway remains closed following major resin spill

Recent stories

Users' association promotes car horn protest on Friday against tolls on the IP3

📍 Coimbra🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#protest+2 more

The association will place banners near Bar 21 and distribute leaflets to drivers who stop at that point along the IP3.

cmjornal.pt29 Oct
Users' association promotes car horn protest on Friday against tolls on the IP3

Users' association promotes car horn protest on Friday against tolls on the IP3

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-transport+1 more

The IP3 Users and Survivors Association will promote a car horn protest on Friday, near Penacova, in the Coimbra district, to protest against the possibility of tolls on that road.

rtp.pt29 Oct
Users' association promotes car horn protest on Friday against tolls on the IP3

IP3 with overnight closures until Friday

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#public-transport+1 more

The requalification and duplication of the IP3 between Viseu and Coimbra require overnight closures on different sections. On Wednesday and Thursday, there will be traffic restrictions in Mortágua and Penacova.

observador.pt28 Sept
IP3 with overnight closures until Friday

PS questions IP regarding road closed since Storm Kristin

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-transport+1 more

The group, which includes several PS members in Penacova, is asking IP for a schedule for the works on regional road 110, which has been closed since December due to Storm Kristin.

observador.pt23 Sept
PS questions IP regarding road closed since Storm Kristin

This farm in Penacova invites you to trade the rush for swimming, trails, and family days

📍 Coimbra🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism

Quinta do Esteval is a rural retreat that combines self-catering accommodation, a swimming pool, and large outdoor spaces with proximity to the river beaches, trails, and natural landscapes of Penacova.

expresso.pt2 Sept
This farm in Penacova invites you to trade the rush for swimming, trails, and family days

This farm in Penacova invites you to trade the rush for swimming, trails, and family days

📍 Coimbra🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more

Quinta do Esteval is a rural retreat that combines self-catering accommodation, a swimming pool, and large outdoor spaces with proximity to the river beaches, trails, and natural landscapes of Penacova

expresso.pt2 Sept
This farm in Penacova invites you to trade the rush for swimming, trails, and family days

Fire in Penacova declared under control

📍 Coimbra🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#emergency-services+1 more

The fire was declared under control at 19:28 this Tuesday, after mobilising 13 aerial assets. The fire progressed through an area of eucalyptus and brush, far from villages, and did not threaten homes or people.

observador.pt1 Sept
Fire in Penacova declared under control

Fire that mobilised over 200 personnel and 13 aerial assets in Penacova is now under control

📍 Coimbra🌱 Environment⚖️ Legal#emergency-services+2 more

The fire did not threaten homes and caused no injuries.

cmjornal.pt1 Sept
Fire that mobilised over 200 personnel and 13 aerial assets in Penacova is now under control

Fire in Penacova mobilises more than 200 personnel and 13 aerial assets

📍 Coimbra⚖️ Legal🌱 Environment#emergency-services+2 more

According to a Civil Protection source, there are no homes or people in danger

cnnportugal.iol.pt1 Sept
Fire in Penacova mobilises more than 200 personnel and 13 aerial assets

Penacova criticises lack of solutions from IP for two roads closed for six months

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#road-closures+2 more

The mayor of Penacova criticised today the lack of solutions from Infraestruturas de Portugal for two roads closed since the passage of storm Kristin, the regional 110 (ER110) and the national 2 (EN2).

rtp.pt6 Aug
Penacova criticises lack of solutions from IP for two roads closed for six months

Penacova criticises lack of solutions from IP for two roads closed for six months

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-transport+1 more

The mayor of Penacova criticised the lack of solutions from Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) regarding two roads closed since Storm Kristin: the regional road ER110 and the national road EN2. The council of the Coimbra Region demanded answers from IP, noting that the EN2 closure, caused by a severe landslide, has impacted local tourism and even required the relocation of graves at the Carvoeira cemetery. Despite a report from the University of Coimbra suggesting a temporary reopening of the EN2, IP refused the proposal. Furthermore, the mayor highlighted that although the requalification project for the ER110 was completed in July, works have yet to begin, and IP has also rejected the creation of an emergency access route for firefighting purposes.

dn.pt6 Aug
Penacova criticises lack of solutions from IP for two roads closed for six months

Penacova criticises lack of solutions from IP for two roads closed for six months due to bad weather

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏛️ Government#public-transport+1 more

The Penacova municipality demands answers and solutions from Infraestruturas de Portugal.

cmjornal.pt6 Aug
Penacova criticises lack of solutions from IP for two roads closed for six months due to bad weather

Herói, Cayë and Goofy alleviate the loneliness of the elderly in Penacova. "We get a little distracted with the dog"

📍 Coimbra🏖️ Daily Life🩺 Health#elderly-care+2 more

The Estou CãoTigo project started in Mortágua and now covers three municipalities. It includes home visits and visits to social institutions, and the benefits for the senior population are visible.

publico.pt1 Aug

Contemplating the landscape in the region where the waters of the Alva and Mondego meet

📍 Coimbra🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#tourism+1 more

Explore the natural scenery of Penacova, marked by the power of the Alva and Mondego rivers, crystal-clear river beaches, majestic viewpoints, and mountain trails steeped in history. Passeio Verde is supported by Kia - Official Car of Boa Cama Boa Mesa.

expresso.pt1 Aug
Contemplating the landscape in the region where the waters of the Alva and Mondego meet

Rivers, river beaches, mills and viewpoints to discover in Penacova

📍 Coimbra🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#tourism+2 more

A guide to exploring the natural landscapes, historic mills, and scenic lookouts located in the municipality of Penacova.

Expresso30 Jul

IP3 reopened after resin spill in Penacova

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-transport+1 more

The resin spill caused contamination, compromising the grip characteristics and safety conditions of the infrastructure.

observador.pt24 Jul
IP3 reopened after resin spill in Penacova

Traffic reopened on the IP3 in Penacova following Monday's closure

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#public-transport+1 more

Traffic on all lanes of the IP3 was reopened this Friday, July 24, following a closure on Monday in the Penacova area due to a resin spill on the road surface, according to Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP). After the IP3 was reopened in the Viseu-Coimbra direction on Thursday, traffic in the opposite direction resumed this Friday at 19:30. The closure between the Miro and Penacova junctions in the Coimbra district had been in place since Monday after a heavy goods vehicle spilled resin on that section of the road. IP stated that the company owning the vehicle has agreed to cover the costs of restoring road conditions, which required replacing the surface layer of the pavement due to significant contamination affecting grip and safety.

dn.pt24 Jul
Traffic reopened on the IP3 in Penacova following Monday's closure

Traffic reopened on the IP3 in Penacova following Monday's closure due to resin spill

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-transport+1 more

The closure between the Miro junction and the Penacova junction, in the Coimbra district, had been in effect since Monday following a resin spill from a heavy goods vehicle.

cmjornal.pt24 Jul
Traffic reopened on the IP3 in Penacova following Monday's closure due to resin spill

IP3 reopens in Penacova in the Viseu-Coimbra direction following resin spill on the road surface

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#road-closure+1 more

In the opposite direction, the road remains closed to allow for ongoing pavement rehabilitation work.

publico.pt23 Jul

IP3 reopened in Penacova following resin spill earlier this week

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#public-transport+1 more

The reopening of the Viseu-Coimbra direction occurred after the completion of road cleaning works that lasted several days

cnnportugal.iol.pt23 Jul
IP3 reopened in Penacova following resin spill earlier this week

IP3 reopened in Penacova in the Viseu-Coimbra direction following resin spill

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#road-safety+1 more

The closure in the opposite direction, in effect since Monday, remains in place following the resin spill on the IP3 road surface in the Penacova area.

cmjornal.pt23 Jul
IP3 reopened in Penacova in the Viseu-Coimbra direction following resin spill

Resin forces removal of pavement in both directions of the IP3 in Penacova

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure#road-works+1 more

Works will begin this Wednesday and are expected to be completed only by the end of next week.

cmjornal.pt23 Jul
Resin forces removal of pavement in both directions of the IP3 in Penacova

IP3 closed for "several days" following resin spill

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#public-transport+1 more

The closure of the IP3 in Penacova remains in effect in both directions. Removing the resin was not enough: the surface layer of the pavement must be replaced in the affected areas.

observador.pt22 Jul
IP3 closed for "several days" following resin spill

Repairs to the IP3 highway in Penacova are expected to keep the road closed for several days

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#road-closure+2 more

Home News Repairs to the IP3 highway in Penacova are expected to keep the road closed for several days Repairs to the IP3 highway in Penacova are expected to keep the road closed for several days Infraestruturas de Portugal stated that repairs to the IP3 road surface are expected to continue “for

The Portugal News22 Jul
Repairs to the IP3 highway in Penacova are expected to keep the road closed for several days

Resin forces removal of pavement in both directions of the IP3 in Penacova

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#road-works+1 more

Works will begin this Wednesday and are expected to be completed only by the end of next week.

cmjornal.pt21 Jul
Resin forces removal of pavement in both directions of the IP3 in Penacova

IP3 remains closed in both directions in Penacova today due to resin spill

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#public-transport

Traffic is being diverted in both directions to the National Road 2 (EN2).

cmjornal.pt21 Jul
IP3 remains closed in both directions in Penacova today due to resin spill

IP3 remains closed in both directions in Penacova this Tuesday due to resin spill

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure⚖️ Legal#public-transport+1 more

The IP3 remained closed in both directions in Penacova as of 06:20 this Tuesday, July 21, 19 hours after being shut down due to a resin spill from a truck, according to civil protection authorities. A source from the Coimbra Sub-Regional Command told Lusa that the closure on the IP3 continues with no estimated time for reopening, with 27 personnel and 13 vehicles currently on site. The GNR confirmed that traffic is being diverted in both directions onto the EN2. The spill occurred around 11:30 on Monday when a truck carrying resin ruptured, leading to the road closure about an hour later. Authorities stated the substance is neither toxic nor flammable, but cleanup and containment efforts are ongoing due to the significant quantity spilled.

dn.pt21 Jul
IP3 remains closed in both directions in Penacova this Tuesday due to resin spill

IP3 remains closed in both directions in Penacova due to resin spill

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🏖️ Daily Life#public-transport+1 more

Traffic is being diverted in both directions to the National Road 2.

publico.pt21 Jul

IP3 remains closed in both directions in Penacova today due to resin spill

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#public-transport+1 more

Traffic is being diverted in both directions to the National Road 2 (EN2).

cmjornal.pt21 Jul
IP3 remains closed in both directions in Penacova today due to resin spill

IP3 remains closed in Penacova due to resin spill

📍 Coimbra🚇 Infrastructure🧭 Travel#road-closure+1 more

A spill of resin transported by a truck at 11:30 am on Monday forced the road to be closed and there is no forecast for reopening. Traffic is being diverted to the National Road 2.

observador.pt21 Jul
IP3 remains closed in Penacova due to resin spill

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