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The government has issued a formal warning to ANA regarding outdated passenger forecasts for the new airport, expressing concerns that the infrastructure will be undersized upon completion.
The planned Luís de Camões airport is situated on flood-prone land along the Tagus River, raising concerns about its viability and safety. The site is the most expensive option, potentially costing the state between 25 billion and 35 billion euros. Recent storms have highlighted the risks associated with this location, prompting experts like Paulino Pereira to suggest relocating the airport to safer areas such as Rio Frio, Montijo, or Alcochete. Engineering solutions to mitigate flooding risks would require significant earth movement, making the project even more costly and complicating access routes, which are also vulnerable to flooding.
The new line will connect Odivelas to Loures, in the Lisbon district, spanning approximately 11.5 kilometres and will feature a total of 17 stations.
Home News Location of the runways for the new Lisbon Airport revealed Location of the runways for the new Lisbon Airport revealed The location of the runways at the new Lisbon airport has been defined, and restrictions on construction in the area adjacent to the infrastructure have been imposed.
After a first unsuccessful attempt and several months of delay, the new tender for the second section of the railway line connecting Porto to Lisbon has been approved by the council of ministers.
