Latest news and stories about road network in Portugal for expats and residents.
The bypass for the Itinerário Principal 2 in Évora is now open to traffic. It is a long-awaited connection in the region, essential for diverting heavy goods traffic away from the city centre.
The current financing model for the national road network is in compliance with European law, the Government guarantees, refuting a report by JN.
The reopening was only expected for September, but it was brought forward
Brisa has filed a request in court for an extension of approximately two years on its concession, following traffic drops of 25% and 13% in 2020 and 2021 due to mobility restrictions.
The order states that IP intends to proceed with the construction of the bridge, which 'implies occupation' of ecological areas. The project seeks to rebuild the connection between Fronteira and Alter do Chão, which was destroyed in 2022.
This month marks 18 years since the last Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for road infrastructure was approved in Portugal, the Pinhal Interior sub-concession. The model is set to return, now led by an AD government, with the launch of a set of projects for the construction of 33 priority routes between 2029 and 2031. The news was...
An extensive national territory is not served by any direct connection to the European motorway network.
The Marão Tunnel has been crossed by 45 million vehicles since its opening 10 years ago, as part of the A4 motorway between Vila Real and Amarante, announced Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP). With a length of 5.6 kilometres, the tunnel crosses the Serra do Marão, was inaugurated on 7 May 2016 and...
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.
Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) has launched a public tender for the preparation of a preliminary study to connect the A23 motorway to the A6, with a base price of 2.5 million euros, it was announced this Tuesday. The tender notice, published in the Diário da República (DR) and consulted by the Lusa agency, aims to have the study carried out...
Infraestruturas de Portugal has launched a public tender for the preparation of a study to connect the A23 motorway to the A6, with a base price of 2.5 million euros. The announcement was published in the Diário da República.
Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) resolveu mais de 90% dos cortes de estradas causados pelas tempestades, restando cerca de 30 interrupções. Desde o início das tempestades, foram registradas mais de 4.200 ocorrências na rede rodoviária e ferroviária, com cerca de 200 intervenções diárias para reparações e desobstruções. O governo autorizou uma verba extraordinária de 400 milhões de euros para a recuperação. Destacam-se as obras na A1, que foi restabelecida em 15 dias, e a recuperação quase concluída na rede ferroviária, com exceção de alguns trechos na Linha do Oeste e Linha da Beira Baixa.
Infraestruturas de Portugal resolveu mais de 90% dos cortes de estradas no país, contribuindo para a melhoria da mobilidade. Além disso, o Hospital de Loures abrirá sua primeira urgência regional na próxima segunda-feira, ampliando o acesso a serviços de emergência na região. No setor econômico, há destaque para a necessidade de atestar combustíveis, que mesmo com descontos, podem encarecer os preços a partir de amanhã. No âmbito político, José Luís Carneiro foi reeleito líder do Partido Socialista, sendo o mais votado na Assembleia da República. Internacionalmente, há tensões no Médio Oriente com Israel lançando nova ofensiva e Tóquio considerando o envio de navios. Essas ações refletem o cenário de melhorias na infraestrutura e saúde em Portugal, além de questões políticas e econômicas relevantes.
The section in question has been closed since 11 February, following the low-pressure system Kristin.
The municipality of Penacova registered power cuts today in some villages due to the wind, while it is still assessing the damage from Storm Kristin, felt mainly in fallen trees and on the road network.
