Travel: Road closures in Portugal
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Over 90% of road closures resolved. 34 routes remain blocked
Of the 346 road closures caused by the successive storms that affected Portuguese territory between the end of January and February, traffic has already been restored on 312. On the railways, the entirety of the Oeste and Beira Baixa lines remain to be reopened. Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) recorded 346 total road closures, with 34 remaining.
ECO
Notícias ao Minuto - Última hora
The article reports that Infraestruturas de Portugal has resolved over 90% of road closures across the country, indicating significant progress in restoring transportation infrastructure.
12:00 — Toll exemptions in areas affected by severe weather
Announcement made by the Prime Minister in Pombal. It covers stretches of the A8, A17, A14 and A19. Report available to listen to on this news bulletin. Seguro visited the worst-affected areas to call for rapid assistance.
Observador
Snow returns to Montemuro: bus carrying children and elderly stranded in snow in Castro Daire
People have already been taken off the public bus and transported to their destinations. The bus remained stuck on site. Despite the snow, schools remain open, but many roads are closed.
CNN Portugal
Snowfall closes access to the central massif of the Serra da Estrela
Road access is only possible between Covilhã and Piornos and between Seia and Sabugueiro.
Correio da Manhã
Soldiers clear streets in Alvaiázere after bad weather leaves several roads closed
Footage shows military personnel and machinery clearing the roadway.
Correio da Manhã
Nearly 70 roads closed to traffic due to bad weather
Flooding and landslides are to blame, according to the GNR.
Correio da Manhã
Road-clearing work is under way in Ferreira do Zêzere
In the parish of Frazoeira, in Ferreira do Zêzere, CNN Portugal reporter Miguel Fernandes is covering the work to clear the many roads blocked by fallen trees and toppled poles.
CNN Portugal
Roads closed due to landslides in Felgueiras and Gaia
The GNR urges road users to respect the temporary signage posted at the scene and to use alternative routes instead of these roads.
Correio da Manhã
Helicopter flies over Leiria stadium to assess damage
In the city hardest hit by Storm Kristin, there are still blocked roads and communications outages.
Correio da Manhã
Report: Bad weather — Douro suffers significant damage from rockfalls and collapsing walls
Municipalities in the Douro, in the district of Vila Real, are reporting substantial damage after heavy rain that is causing landslides, rockfalls and wall collapses, and affecting vineyards and roads.
RTP Notícias
Traffic restricted on 13 roads in the Porto district
Traffic restrictions are in place in Felgueiras, Penafiel, Amarante, Gondomar, Vila do Conde, Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos.
Correio da Manhã
Mondego River overflowed its banks, flooding several roads and halting train services
In Alfarelos the Northern Line was also submerged and no trains are running between Coimbra B and Figueira da Foz. One of the main problems is the loss of electricity — power has still not been restored in some areas of the Lower Mondego.
RTP Notícias
Operation 'Clean Leiria' begins tomorrow
Leiria, where the low-pressure system entered the country, together with Coimbra and Santarém, are the districts reporting the most damage.
Correio da Manhã
Rally of Portugal starts earlier in 2026 and will have one fewer timed stage
The 2026 edition of the Rally of Portugal, the fifth round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), will start earlier and will feature one fewer timed stage than last year, the Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP) said.
RTP Notícias
Leiria remains 'isolated' and heavy rain hinders authorities' work
Leiria looks more like a 'war zone', according to the municipality's president. The city remains without electricity and communications, and the roads are impassable. Clean-up operations have already begun, but heavy rain is hampering the work.
CNN Portugal
More than 60 roads affected in the Santarém district
The Santarém district is reporting 65 roads affected today by flooding, closures and traffic restrictions due to severe weather, according to a statement issued by the Regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection of Lisbon and the Tagus Valley.
RTP Notícias
Figueira da Foz remains in a 'state of alert'. Storm left nine people displaced
In Figueira da Foz, authorities are continuing cleanup work, prioritising the clearing of roads. CNN Portugal reporter António José Leite gauges the situation along the seafront.
CNN Portugal
07:00 — The day after in areas affected by the storm
07:00 report on conditions and recovery efforts in the areas hit by the storm.
RTP Notícias
Sintra's historic centre has 25 uprooted trees, several protected: "There is no record of anything like this in this area"
Storm Kristin particularly affected the municipality's historic area. A “wind tunnel” swept through several streets with greater intensity, and the falling trees damaged properties and cars, cut off main roads and caused power outages. In the Serra the impact was reportedly smaller, but access and the monuments remain closed.
Expresso
Fallen trees and posters, damaged cars, shattered windows: photographs of Storm Kristin
The storm's passage through Portugal caused four deaths (according to the latest Civil Protection toll), widespread property damage, road closures and service suspensions. See images of the destruction here.
Expresso
Heavy rain blocks roads in Arcos de Valdevez and Caminha and floods homes in Ponte de Lima
As of 20:00 on Monday mainland Portugal had logged 713 weather-related incidents, concentrated in the North and the Lisbon and Tagus Valley regions. Heavy rain forced road closures in Arcos de Valdevez and Caminha, flooded homes in Ponte de Lima and left one family homeless in Oeiras; emergency services remain active dealing with blockages and property damage. The situation highlights localized flash flooding and transport disruption, with authorities monitoring conditions and clearing affected routes.
CNN Portugal
Storm Ingrid: minute-by-minute developments of deteriorating weather in Portugal
Storm Ingrid swept across mainland Portugal, bringing worsening weather that forced the closure of dozens of schools—especially in northern districts—and disrupted transport and public services. This live tracker monitors minute-by-minute developments, reports on emergency services' response, safety advisories for the public, transport interruptions and localised impacts on communities and infrastructure. The page focuses on evolving risks, operational updates from authorities and practical guidance for parents, commuters and vulnerable residents.
RTP Notícias