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Infraestruturas de Portugal has announced that the metrobus service in Coimbra is scheduled to extend its operations to Coimbra-B station and Praça da República by mid-August, following strong initial demand.
The controlled discharge from the Aguieira Dam has raised the Mondego’s level and increased the likelihood of a centennial-level flood in central Coimbra. Several railway links and roads are already affected, with transport disruptions and infrastructure at risk. Local authorities and emergency services are monitoring the river closely, issuing advisories and managing responses; residents and travellers are advised to follow minute-by-minute updates as flood forecasts and dam releases evolve. The situation poses short-term travel, safety and logistical challenges and will require coordinated emergency and transport management if levels continue to rise.
The Rally de Portugal event causes traffic disruptions in the city of Coimbra.
The city of Coimbra will implement traffic and parking limitations to accommodate the Rally de Portugal event until May 8th.
Temporary traffic and parking measures are in place in the Santa Clara area to accommodate the Rally de Portugal event.
The elderly and firefighters are leading the decline in uptake. Ana Bastos warns of an opaque tariff structure and requests that beneficiaries be allowed to extend the pass at no cost to the city council.
The train driver was surprised by the vehicle near the Norton de Matos stop and had to come to a halt.
CERC demanded urgent action in the region, which remains, in many places, “a true post-war scenario.”
Traffic on Estrada da Beira will be restricted with alternating lanes, regulated by traffic lights, with a speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour for five months.
Traffic will be restricted on the IP3 and IC6 roads from Friday night to Saturday to allow for the dismantling of signage gantries, announced Estradas de Portugal (IP) on Thursday, April 16. The agency stated that gantries at kilometer 43.258 of the IP3 (Coimbra/Viseu direction) and kilometer 0.291 of the IC6 (Arganil/Penacova direction) will be removed. To minimize traffic disruption, work will take place overnight between 10:00 PM on April 17 and 6:00 AM on April 18, involving intermittent traffic stoppages. The work zones will be clearly signposted and monitored by the GNR Traffic Detachment of the Coimbra district.
The Vale da Arregaça, which is crossed by the MetroBus line, will undergo an 'integrated analysis of public space and mobility', with a 'broader approach' for the area currently being considered.
Caught in possession of the 69 transport passes he stole by breaking a window at the SMTUC store, the 32-year-old suspect was brought before a court and received the most severe coercive measure.
The 32-year-old suspect broke a door window to gain access to the inside of the shop.
The preliminary study must also provide an estimate of the cost and timeline for the project, a comparative technical-economic assessment of the various solutions that may be designed, and an indication of local constraints.
The potential reorganization should involve prioritizing public transport on Rua da Sofia and adjusting adjacent roads, with the definition of alternative routes and the mitigation of bottlenecks.
Changes in the Baixa district will be analysed, with a focus on Rua da Sofia, Rua da Saragoça, Rua de Aveiro, Rua Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes, and the area surrounding the Casa do Sal roundabout.
Dozens of passengers were left stranded at various stations.
The engineer from Comboios de Portugal (CP), Leonel Serra, is the new president of Metro Mondego, having previously served as a board member for the company, it was announced this Tuesday. The name proposed by the Government was approved unanimously at the Metro Mondego general assembly, which had been led by João Marrana since 2019, it was stated to...
A 19-year-old was arrested by the PSP.
A 19-year-old was arrested by the PSP.
Home News Portugal city to continue with free public transport Portugal city to continue with free public transport The Municipal Urban Transport Services of Coimbra ( SMTUC) will continue to subsidise free passes for students from other municipalities, stated the Mayor, Ana Abrunhosa.
Road traffic on the lower deck of the Açude bridge is expected to reopen on April 10th.
On Thursday, the executive secretary of the CIM announced that they would stop subsidising free transport for students studying in Coimbra who commute from neighbouring municipalities.
The Coimbra Municipal Urban Transport Services stated they would stop covering the costs of free travel passes for students from the Intermunicipal Community.
The situation will persist until the intermunicipal transport network is integrated into the intermodal pass.
The reduced fares for intermodal passes cover the Coimbra Urban Transport services and the metrobus.
Reduced fares on intermodal passes are for municipal employees, volunteer firefighters, pensioners, and others.
A protest against the felling of more trees for the metrobus project brought together dozens of citizens in Coimbra, alongside the Citizens for Coimbra movement, who lamented the executive's silence on the matter.
The head of the company managing the 'metrobus' operation says the service has recorded “very significant demand.”
Home News Coimbra improving public transports Coimbra improving public transports The Coimbra Municipal Urban Transport Services ( SMTUC) network will gain a new connection between Portagem and Portela starting on 23 February, as well as improvements to lines 31 and Botânico, the City Council ann
