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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).
The main road IP3 has reopened to traffic between the nodes of Adiça, Tondela, and Santa Comba Dão. The route was closed for several hours on Monday afternoon due to a fire involving a heavy goods vehicle, which reportedly suffered tire issues. Emergency crews, including 65 firefighters, responded to the incident to extinguish the blaze.
Lamego City Council has closed the A24 motorway in both directions between the Valdigem and Lamego junctions (Viseu district) because of an imminent risk of a “large-scale” landslide. The stretch had earlier been shut north-to-south as a precaution; authorities say the full closure is intended to protect road users while geotechnical teams assess slope stability and remediation measures. The action will cause regional travel disruption and underscores the need for monitoring and preventive works on vulnerable road cuttings.
Road access to the Torre in Serra da Estrela has been closed to traffic since 13:45 on Thursday after snow forced the shutdown of sections of National Road 338 between Piornos, the Torre and Lagoa Comprida. The closure affects weekend travel plans to the mountain summit; authorities have not given a reopening time, so anyone planning to visit should expect disruption, seek alternative routes and monitor local updates for safety and road-clearance information.
Update: Access to the Torre remains closed due to snow affecting the same sections of National Road 338 between Piornos, the Torre and Lagoa Comprida; the closure first came into effect at 13:45 on Thursday and authorities still have not announced a reopening time. Travellers planning weekend visits should expect continued disruption, consider postponing or using alternative routes where available, prepare appropriate winter equipment (for example snow chains and warm clothing) and keep monitoring local authority and weather updates for road-clearance and safety information.
Traffic on National Road (EN) 10 in Vila Franca de Xira (Lisbon) was reopened after authorities halted movement when a section of pavement collapsed and caused a gas leak, the Civil Protection told Lusa. Emergency teams secured the scene, controlled the leak and carried out inspections before resuming traffic; investigations and repairs are ongoing to determine the cause and prevent further disruption.
National Road 315, which connects Vale de Telhas to Bouça, in the municipality of Mirandela, has reopened to traffic.
National Road 213 is closed due to the fire that broke out this Tuesday
The fire that broke out yesterday in the municipality of Guarda is still burning and has forced the closure of the A25 in both directions between Pínzio and the Leomil The post Fire cuts off A25 in Guarda; firefighters battle to stop flames spreading appeared first on Portugal Resident.
This fire in Guarda has had three active fronts since early this morning. The most active one is moving towards the village of Cabreira. Additionally, the fire in Cinfães is now being resolved.
The A1 motorway is closed between Albergaria and Mealhada due to a fire in Aveiro. Additionally, Donald Trump guarantees that the United States has “plenty of ammunition” for the war in Iran.
In the opposite direction, the road remains closed to allow for ongoing pavement rehabilitation work.
A fire that broke out shortly after one in the afternoon in Alijó threatened the village of Ribalonga.
Traffic on the IC5 road has been suspended due to a fire in the Alijó area as a safety measure.
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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.
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.
Infraestruturas de Portugal announces a closure on the section from São João da Pesqueira until September 4th. Light and heavy vehicles are diverted via municipal roads and the EN 229.
The section will be closed in both directions between 9 pm and 6 am on the nights of July 13, 14, and 15, as part of the IP3 dual carriageway project between Coimbra and Viseu.
The section will be closed to traffic in both directions between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
The A25 motorway is currently blocked in both directions between the exits for Vouzela, São Pedro do Sul and Reigoso.
The closure is due to the project for the duplication and requalification of the IP3 section, specifically the current road platform between Santa Comba Dão and Viseu.
The fire had two active fronts, one in Gouveia and another in Cardanha, mobilising more than 100 personnel and 10 aerial assets.
According to Donald Trump, the attacks are in retaliation for the attack attributed to Iran against a commercial vessel in Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the IC1 is closed due to a serious accident.
Civil Protection states that there are no casualties to report
The fire broke out this afternoon in Gondomar and mobilised more than 100 emergency personnel. There are no injuries or threatened homes, but the EN15 road is closed.
The closure is part of the project to dual and upgrade the IP3 section, an investment of approximately 103 million euros.
APDL indicates that there will be buses every 15 minutes connecting Matosinhos and Leça da Palmeira during the day.
Despite the scale of the incident, there are no reports of injuries.
