Traffic alert news in Portugal

Traffic on the A1 cut in both directions in the Aveiras area following an accident with a fuel spill

According to a statement from Brisa, “traffic on the A1 is cut at km 46, in the North/South direction. Traffic is being diverted via the Aveiras junction.”

Crash closes part of Route 196 in Lisbon

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25 de Abril Bridge traffic restricted next week

Works will take place during the night between September 21 and 25, with restricted traffic flow. The intervention is part of a routine maintenance programme.

Two injured in collision between car and truck on the A1 in Santarém

Traffic restricted in the south-north direction for victim assistance and debris removal.

Traffic restricted on the A2 motorway towards Lisbon from the Algarve in the Alcácer do Sal area

The A2 motorway is experiencing traffic restrictions this Monday afternoon, August 17, in the Alcácer do Sal area, Setúbal district, heading towards Lisbon, due to urgent repairs on an expansion joint, according to Brisa. In a statement, Brisa Concessão Rodoviária explained that the work in the right lane, near kilometer 80, is causing slow traffic, with vehicles restricted to the left lane. The motorway operator advises drivers to exercise caution and follow all signage. The A2 is the main route between Lisbon and the Algarve, heavily used during the summer holiday months. The driver who left a child at an A2 service station has been suspended.

A4 closed following collision between truck and car in Valongo

The alert was given at 09:10 for kilometer 19.

GNR intensifies inspections during Faro International Motorcycle Rally

The GNR anticipates a significant increase in traffic volume as part of the 44th International Motorcycle Rally taking place at Vale das Almas, in Faro.

Truck tyre bursts on the A3 and heavy vehicle enters the opposite lane in Maia. Driver seriously injured

Traffic is restricted.

Accident blocks traffic on the Vasco da Gama bridge in the north-south direction

At least six people were injured

Traffic on the IC20 restricted following a crash resulting in serious injury

Traffic on the IC20 has resumed in both directions between Almada and Costa da Caparica, though with restrictions, after being interrupted this Friday morning, June 26, due to a garbage truck crash, according to Civil Protection. The sole occupant of the heavy vehicle was trapped for several hours, sustained serious injuries, and was transported to São José Hospital in Lisbon. The alert for the crash was raised at 05:12.

If you use the 25 de Abril Bridge, watch out for traffic on Sunday

The bridge will have traffic closures and restrictions between Lisbon and Almada

GNR urges extra caution on the road due to pilgrims heading to Fátima

The National Republican Guard warned about weather conditions and issued a notice regarding the use of mobile phones and earphones.

A1 motorway closed North-South following truck accident that left two injured

Traffic on the A1 is completely blocked in the northbound-to-southbound direction due to an accident involving three trucks that occurred early this Thursday morning at kilometre 199, in the Coimbra area. Two people were injured. The alert was raised at 05:40. The road is closed for vehicle removal and road cleaning, and is only expected to reopen to traffic in the early afternoon. As of 08:10, 15 personnel supported by four vehicles were on site.

Accident on the 25 de Abril Bridge blocks traffic in the Almada-Lisbon direction

The collision reportedly involved three vehicles: an ambulance and two cars.

Accident blocks coastal road in the Lisbon-Cascais direction

A collision between two vehicles resulted in three serious injuries. Also in this news bulletin: negotiations on labour reform, the conflict in the Middle East, and a preview of the Sporting vs. Benfica derby.

IP3 closed to traffic tonight and tomorrow night in the Tondela area

As an alternative route, IP advises motorists to use the old National Road 2 (EN2).

Section of the A24 in Lamego closed due to landslide

The A24 motorway is closed north-south between the Valdigem junction and the Lamego junction due to a slide of earth and rocks, a GNR source in Lamego told Lusa today.