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Traffic on the 25 de Abril Bridge was restored in the south-north direction by 16:25 on Sunday following a three-vehicle collision. The accident, which involved an ambulance, resulted in five injuries and caused significant delays for commuters and the Sport Lisboa e Benfica football team. Civil Protection authorities confirmed that four people were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
A garbage truck crash in Costa da Caparica has resulted in one worker being trapped and the total closure of the IC20 highway, with emergency services currently on the scene.
Authorities have announced a scheduled traffic closure on the 25th of April Bridge, which is expected to cause significant disruptions to public transport and commuter routes.
IPMA has issued a red warning after heavy snow affected Porto, Braga and three other districts for several hours. Authorities warn of possible serious traffic disruptions and localized impacts on supplies and services; emergency and transport agencies are being mobilised to maintain safety and restore critical links.
The demobilization of Praça D. João I occurred as soon as the band Clã finished performing. Traffic near Avenida dos Aliados is blocked.
Traffic on the Vasco da Gama Bridge, connecting the districts of Lisbon and Setúbal, will be restricted on Sunday, October 11, for the 2026 Half and Mini Marathons. Lusoponte, the managing company, stated that circulation will be limited to one lane in each direction from 00:00 to 14:00, warning of potential congestion. The bridge will remain open throughout this period, but motorists are advised to plan ahead. The Hyundai Half Marathon, starting at 09:20 on the bridge with over 15,000 participants, is organised by the Maratona Clube de Portugal. Lisbon expects a total of 32,000 runners over the two-day event.
The Leixões mobile bridge, in Matosinhos, in the Porto district, is closed due to 'a problem with the maneuvering of the northern deck,' informed the Douro, Leixões and Viana do Castelo Ports Administration (APDL) today.
The alert for the accident was given at 6:46 am, and by 7:30 am, seven emergency personnel and five vehicles were on the scene. The injured driver of the heavy vehicle was treated on-site.
Truck knocked down two poles when it overturned.
Motorists in northern and central Portugal are being warned of possible major traffic disruption on Friday, September 25, when hundreds of trucks are due to take part in a go-slow The post Hundreds of trucks to stage motorway go-slow over fuel prices appeared first on Portugal Resident.
IP reported that the traffic closure will take place on Monday night and from Tuesday to Wednesday night, between the Canas de Santa Maria and São Miguel de Outeiro junctions in Tondela.
Locals believe that the operation of the 'Metrobus' line will disrupt traffic in the city of Coimbra.
Traffic diverted to the side lanes between Restauradores and Rua Barata Salgueiro. Lisbon City Council is investing 8 million in resurfacing this year.
During the night works, between 9 pm and 5 am, traffic will be diverted via the old National Road 2, in both directions.
The passage of the Volta a Portugal cycling race will lead to traffic restrictions across the municipalities of Porto, Gaia, and Maia this Sunday.
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.
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The IP3 remained closed in both directions in Penacova as of 06:20 today, 19 hours after it was shut down due to a resin spill from a truck onto the road, according to civil protection authorities.
Traffic is being diverted in both directions to the National Road 2.
The closures will take place this Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 9 pm and 6 am for road improvement works. During this period, traffic will be diverted to the EN2.
This year, there is a record participation, with more than 900 athletes of various nationalities registered.
The women's cycling race Volta a Portugal will cause alterations to the Line 21 bus route and the closure of the Praça das Cortes Park this Friday.
The women's cycling race Volta a Portugal Feminina causes changes to the Line 21 bus route and the closure of Praça das Cortes Park this Friday, according to SMTUC.
Traffic is being diverted via an alternative road, the EN383.
A truck caught fire around 4:00 am this Monday.
The bridge was closed to traffic to accommodate the Pedala Portugal cycling event.
The 25 de Abril Bridge will be closed to traffic today between 08:30 and 10:30, in the south/north direction, due to the Pedala Portugal cycling event. Additionally, the presidential elections in Colombia are taking place today.
The A1 motorway was closed to traffic today in the north-south direction at kilometre 274, near the Roligo Industrial Zone in Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro district, due to a fire in a heavy goods vehicle, according to a GNR source. The same source stated that the road has been closed since approximately 14:30, with some traffic congestion reported in the area. The GNR recommends that drivers travelling on the A1 exit at the Feira junction and re-enter at Estarreja.
Traffic on the A1 is flowing only via the hard shoulder, causing long queues for those trying to leave the city of Porto.
Traffic flow will be limited on the 25 de Abril Bridge this Sunday morning to accommodate the 'Pedala Portugal' cycling tour.
A walk to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 25 de Abril Bridge, which is being marked this year, will lead to the closure of traffic on the 25 de Abril Bridge next Sunday, in the south-to-north direction.
