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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.
Brisa has reported that the landslide on the A5 motorway was caused by an abnormal volume of water due to recent storms, leading to soil instability and debris on the road. A technical analysis to determine a solution is expected to be completed next week. The president of Brisa announced that the company will not seek compensation from the Portuguese state for the landslide on the A1 near Coimbra, despite estimated losses exceeding three million euros. The storms have caused significant damage across the country, including fatalities and destruction of infrastructure.
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.
The information was released this morning by the GNR, which links this data to the end of tolls and the increase in traffic on the A22.
The number of injuries in road accidents on the Via do Infante (A22) nearly doubled in 2025 compared to the previous year, driven by increased traffic following the abolition of tolls eighteen months ago. GNR data shows 355 accidents resulted in 105 casualties, an increase of 58 compared to 2024. While there were no fatalities last year, serious injuries rose from three to 14. Users have also reported severe road degradation, including cracks and uneven surfaces, which they claim are exacerbated by the surge in traffic, posing significant safety risks. The concessionaire, Autoestrada do Algarve, maintains that it is fulfilling all contractual obligations regarding road maintenance and inspection.
Of the 355 road accidents recorded last year on the A22, 105 resulted in casualties.
The president stated that “what most affects the movement of the Portuguese on roads and motorways is the weather,” referring to the storms that have ravaged the country.
The vehicle is overturned in the central reservation between Leiria and Fátima. Traffic is only moving in the right lane.
The population is threatening to block traffic at the end of that street in protest.
The collision between two vehicles occurred at 06:33 in the union of parishes of Algés, Linda-a-Velha and Cruz Quebrada, in the municipality of Oeiras.
Traffic was completely interrupted in the direction of Sacavém-Algés
The GNR traffic brigade is set to resume its patrols on the roads.
The Annual Average Daily Traffic on the VCI totalled 112,500 vehicles in 2025, a 0.7% decrease from the 113,300 recorded in 2024.
Works on the Avenida João XXI tunnel in Lisbon aim to improve the infrastructure and its fire protection, as well as promote safer mobility for everyone, according to EMEL.
Pavement improvement works on the IC19 and CREL require night-time closures. Brisa recommends planning journeys in advance.
Recent polls attribute victory to Péter Magyar. If confirmed, it would end Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power. Additionally, the coastal road from Lisbon to Cascais will be closed to traffic this morning.
The accident resulted in three injuries, and the victims were transported to São José Hospital.
The man was transported to Santa Maria Hospital. Traffic is flowing without restrictions.
Safety reinforcement works are expected to last for two years.
From the start of the GNR and PSP Easter operations until late Monday afternoon, thirteen of the 19 fatalities recorded on Portuguese roads resulted from collisions.
Three cars collided in the direction of Camarate to Sete Rios.
Drivers on the road this Sunday expressed concern over the latest official report on road fatalities. Many suggest that a more frequent police presence is needed. The GNR and PSP operation continues until Monday.
The imposition of tolls in the Strait is one of the demands presented by Tehran to end the war. Additionally, road accident data during Easter is the worst in recent years.
Luís Neves appeals for safe and attentive driving at a time when more than two thousand accidents have already been recorded. Furthermore, Pope Leo XIV calls for an end to peace in his first Easter mass.
18 people have already died on Portuguese roads during the 'Easter Operation'.
The IC1 road continues to be blocked in both directions near Santiago do Cacém as of 6 PM.
GNR’s ‘Operation Easter 2026’ begins today with roadside checks in evidence on the busiest roads, and the seasonal appeal to drivers to “drive carefully, to get through the festive period The post GNR ‘Operation Easter’ road-safety campaign begins today appeared first on Portugal Resident.
