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The IP3 road in Penacova remains closed in both directions nearly 20 hours after a truck rupture caused a significant resin spill, according to civil protection authorities.
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.
Consortium proposal makes use of part of the existing infrastructure. The solution makes operations on the Northern Line 'easier'. An expert says that a potential 'Coimbra branch' does not serve the city.
The ten buses had experienced problems from the start. The Coimbra City Council insisted on the replacement process with the Turkish manufacturer Otokar, noting that the process was not easy.
Metro Mondego has warned that personal data of pass holders may have been accessed and copied during a recent cyberattack. The company stated that information including names, dates of birth, addresses, and official identification numbers could be compromised, though bank payment data remains unaffected. The ransomware attack occurred on July 6, and the company is working with cybersecurity experts and authorities to manage the incident. Transport services continue to operate normally.
Personal data of personalised pass holders may have been copied during the cyberattack that Metro Mondego was subjected to on the 6th, the company warned today.
Available evidence “leads to the conclusion that it is likely the attackers copied information that may include personal data,” the company says in a statement.
The company reiterated that “bank card payment data were not affected,” as “payments are processed on autonomous terminals, isolated from the affected systems.”
Personal data of personalized pass holders may have been copied during the cyberattack that Metro Mondego was subjected to on the 6th, the company warned. In a statement, Metro Mondego – which manages the 'metrobus' operation running between Lousã and Coimbra – stated that the available evidence suggests that...
The names, email addresses, and phone numbers of people who exchanged messages with Metro Mondego institutional or employee addresses may also be involved.
PCP Coimbra accused the local council of moving forward with cuts to schedules and routes to prepare the region's transport in accordance with the “interests of private concessions”.
The resin spill caused contamination, compromising the grip characteristics and safety conditions of the infrastructure.
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.
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.
Tests are taking place between Portagem and Coimbra-B and between Aeminium station and Praça da República. The hospital line will only be completed in the first quarter of 2027.
The accusations arise after a reduction in service for August was approved.
In the opposite direction, the road remains closed to allow for ongoing pavement rehabilitation work.
The reopening of the Viseu-Coimbra direction occurred after the completion of road cleaning works that lasted several days
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.
The Left Bloc (BE) in Coimbra criticises Ana Abrunhosa, elected by the Avançar Coimbra coalition (PS/Livre/PAN), stating that her proposals regarding housing and public transport align closely with the PSD and IL parties.
The incident, caused by a truck tank rupture last Monday, keeps the connection between Coimbra and Viseu closed in both directions with no forecast for reopening.
Traffic is being diverted in both directions to the National Road 2 (EN2).
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.
Traffic is being diverted in both directions to the National Road 2.
Traffic is being diverted in both directions to the National Road 2 (EN2).
Public space must be more than just a transit route; it should be the stage for our community, social interaction, and well-being. Planning the future of Coimbra requires the courage to redesign how we inhabit the territory over the next four years, building an ecological, accessible city designed for people. The core premise is to return the city to its residents, ensuring that environmental progress and smart mobility go hand in hand with the local economy and quality of life. We propose a growth strategy focused on the Mondego River, creating new centralities on both banks with housing, innovative businesses, and leisure parks. To make the city more breathable, we propose continuous green corridors, modern playgrounds in every parish, and pedestrian-friendly zones. We also plan to implement micromobility solutions and outdoor escalators in strategic locations to connect the lower city to the university hill. Finally, we aim to complete the Metrobus system to make public transport a faster, more comfortable, and natural choice than private cars.
The municipality is awaiting a study from the company OPT and will take measures based on its conclusions.
The accident occurred around 11:30 am. The spilled substance is neither toxic nor flammable, but the quantity forced the road to be closed. Cleanup is underway.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11:30 am this Monday and traffic has been blocked. There is still “no forecast for the reopening of the IP3”, according to Civil Protection.
