Latest news and stories about road disruption in Portugal for expats and residents.
Around 40 vehicles, mostly tractors, this morning travelled at a snail's pace along National Road 260 (EN260) in the municipality of Serpa in a farmers' protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement and the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Rising waters of the Sado River flooded the low-lying part of Alcácer do Sal, disrupted traffic on several roads and prompted the precautionary evacuation of a care home.
Images show the incident in the centre of Ericeira.
The Miradeses Bridge is located in the parish of Vale de Salgueiro and the Mosteiró Bridge in the parish of Torre de Dona Chama.
CNN Portugal reporter António Pereira Gonçalves describes rapid flooding in Riachos, in the municipality of Torres Novas, where the water level appears 'much more intense' than the previous day. It rained all night in the Serra de Aire and Candeeiros, leaving fields and minor roads submerged. A rise in the Tagus over the coming days could affect national roads and isolate Reguengo de Alviela.
The river has overtopped the bridge deck.
Home News Road disruptions in Portugal Road disruptions in Portugal Due to renovation work on the water network on Avenida São Pedro, in Routar, traffic will be restricted from the intersection with Rua Moirão to the intersection with Rua da Feira.
In Gralheira, municipality of Cinfães, CNN Portugal reporter Francisca Genésio describes a cold morning with snow still visible but already melting after a night in which “it barely snowed”. She reports a forecast of heavier snowfall during the afternoon and warns of possible disruptions to access routes and on election day, recommending people follow authorities' instructions.
