Traffic disruption news in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

Vasco da Gama Bridge traffic restricted on Sunday due to Half and Mini Marathons

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.

Crash Closes Route 196 in Lisbon

Newsradio WGAN |27 Sept

Attention, drivers! 25 de Abril Bridge restricted until next Friday

Resurfacing work on the deck is taking place overnight, between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Flames consume car near the IC19 entrance in Lisbon

There are no injuries to report.

Resurfacing of Avenida da Liberdade lasts two weeks

Traffic diverted to the side lanes between Restauradores and Rua Barata Salgueiro. Lisbon City Council is investing 8 million in resurfacing this year.

Avenida Brasília reopened after accident and fire caused by police chase

A man driving without a licence fled from the police, crashed, and is now hospitalised along with two other occupants of the vehicle. The car caught fire, causing a road closure in Lisbon that lasted for several hours.

Fire in Ameixoeira forces closure of the North-South Axis near the exit to Camarate

Flames are burning in an area of community gardens.

Car consumed by flames near the Águas Livres Aqueduct in Lisbon

The alert was given at 21:24. There are no injuries to report.

Route 196 in Lisbon shut down after serious crash

WGME5 Aug

Volta a Portugal starts today and disrupts traffic in Lisbon and Sintra

The Volta a Portugal cycling race begins today, causing traffic restrictions in the areas of Lisbon and Sintra.

Correio de Sintra5 Aug

Volta a Portugal cycling race to disrupt traffic in Lisbon and Sintra on 5 and 6 August

Motorcyclist dies after collision with truck on the 25 de Abril Bridge. Traffic was cut off

Death was declared at the scene

6 PM. Accident on the 25 de Abril Bridge results in one death

The central and right lanes are closed. Additionally, a US military drone has landed at Lajes Air Base on Terceira Island.

Head-on collision in Lisbon leaves two dead and five injured. Avenida da Índia closed in both directions

The accident involved three vehicles, two of which were in a head-on collision. A third vehicle crashed into the railway line divider.

Accident on the Vasco da Gama Bridge leaves six injured and disrupts traffic for nearly two hours

This accident, which involved five vehicles, resulted in six minor injuries

Collision between motorcycle and car on the Segunda Circular near Estádio da Luz

Six personnel supported by one fire department vehicle are on the scene.

Collision followed by rollover on the 25 de Abril Bridge leaves two injured

A collision between two cars left one of the vehicles immobilised on its side.

25 de Abril Bridge closed this morning in the South/North direction for the Pedala Portugal ride

The bridge was closed to traffic to accommodate the Pedala Portugal cycling event.

TV RECORD EUROPA31 May

25 de Abril Bridge to be closed to traffic for 5 hours

The 25 de Abril Bridge will be inaccessible to vehicles for a five-hour period.

6am. Traffic on the 25 de Abril Bridge cut this morning

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.

Traffic on the 25 de Abril Bridge restricted on Sunday morning due to the 'Pedala Portugal' cycling event

Traffic flow will be limited on the 25 de Abril Bridge this Sunday morning to accommodate the 'Pedala Portugal' cycling tour.

Jornal SOL28 May

25 de Abril Bridge closed Sunday morning

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.

Three-car collision on the 25 de Abril Bridge leaves woman injured. Traffic is restricted

The injured woman was transported to Hospital Francisco Xavier.

On derby day and with traffic cut off, fans play football on the 25 de Abril Bridge

On a very sunny and hot Sunday, many people were caught in the middle of a serious accident that closed the 25 de Abril Bridge. Unable to leave, some amused themselves by playing football on the bridge deck to help pass the time.