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Temporary traffic and parking measures are in place in the Santa Clara area to accommodate the Rally de Portugal event.
Starting April 14, vehicle traffic will be restricted on Rua das Carmelitas, Rua da Galeria de Paris, Rua do Conde de Vizela, Rua da Fábrica, Rua de Santa Teresa, and Rua de Avis.
The local authority already has four Restricted Vehicle Access Zones in effect.
Until Easter, private cars face restrictions in the heart of Sintra, and buses must park in designated areas. It is an experiment, but the mayor says some measures are here to stay.
New traffic restrictions began to be implemented this morning in the historic centre of Sintra. The municipality says the goal is to improve circulation and safety for those who live and work in the town.
8am. The local authority begins the trial period for the 'Living and visiting the town of Sintra' initiative today. Additionally, European leaders will debate measures regarding the conflict in the Middle East.
A temporary measure of 'experimental mobility with the aim of improving access, the safety of those who live and work there, and the visitor experience in the town of Sintra' remains in force until 6 April.
According to the Sintra city council, the 'experimental mobility' measure aims to improve access, safety for residents and workers, and the visitor experience, and will remain in place until 6 April.
Sintra City Council will restrict access to the town's historic centre starting Thursday, limiting private vehicle traffic and requiring tourist buses to park in the peripheral car parks of Lourel and Ramalhão.
Sintra City Council is implementing temporary traffic restrictions in the town's historic centre starting Thursday, 19 March, to improve mobility and safety. Private vehicle access will be limited, and tourist buses must park in peripheral lots at Lourel and Ramalhão. The 'Living and Visiting the Town of Sintra' operation, running until 6 April, includes enhanced signage, operational control points, and redirected public transport routes. Mayor Marco Almeida stated the measures address long-standing concerns from residents and workers, aiming to restore the quality of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The reopening is temporary and will last until the start of the definitive road rehabilitation project, which will structurally resolve the identified problems.
The goal is to improve the “levels of quality, comfort and road safety”, and reduce travel times on the connection between Santa Comba Dão and Viseu.
Padroso Street in Felgueiras, 25 April Street in the parish of Guidões in Trofa, and 14 May Street in the parish of Avintes in Gaia are subject to traffic restrictions due to landslides.
Traffic restrictions are in place in Felgueiras, Penafiel, Amarante, Gondomar, Vila do Conde, Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos.
The IP4 national road has been closed in the Marão region, while motorways in the Vila Real district are operating under traffic restrictions because of snowfall, causing travel disruption and hazardous conditions.
The president of the Porto Metropolitan Area said he will propose to the Government banning heavy goods vehicles from the VCI during peak hours, as a complementary measure to the toll exemption on the CREP/A41.
Home News Proposal to ban heavy vehicles during rush hour Proposal to ban heavy vehicles during rush hour The president of the Porto Metropolitan Area has revealed that he will propose to the Government a ban on heavy vehicles passing through the VCI during peak hours, as a complementary measure
