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The IP3 road in Penacova remains closed in both directions nearly 20 hours after a truck rupture caused a significant resin spill, according to civil protection authorities.
Commander Luís Martins warns that a new episode of an atmospheric river will affect mainland Portugal in the coming days, increasing the risk of falling trees and landslides. Authorities say the greatest danger is to those travelling on roads and urge motorists to be extra vigilant, follow official guidance, consider postponing non-essential journeys and watch for debris, flooded sections and unstable slopes. The warning highlights risks to transport infrastructure and the need for coordinated emergency response and preventative measures.
Thousands of Portuguese citizens living abroad are arriving in Portugal today.
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The A1 motorway could reopen shortly, pending the establishment of necessary safety conditions.
The closure of the IP3 in Penacova remains in effect in both directions. Removing the resin was not enough: the surface layer of the pavement must be replaced in the affected areas.
The initiative aims to ensure traffic flow in light of the massive increase in two-wheeled motor vehicles heading towards the Algarve and to curb accident rates.
GNR police are stepping up road patrols and traffic enforcement across the Algarve from until Sunday (July 19) as thousands of motorcyclists arrive for the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally. The post GNR step up patrols for Faro Motorcycle Rally as thousands of bikers arrive appeared first on Portugal Resident.
After being closed until 8:00 am this Monday due to a truck fire, road traffic in the North/South direction of the A29 motorway, near Avanca, has resumed on one lane.
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, Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) announced today.
The official guide for spectators attending the Arganil stage of the Rally de Portugal has been released.
Traffic in the north-south direction of the A1, which had been closed since 05:55 between Mealhada and Coimbra, reopened today at 09:29 on only one lane, according to the Coimbra Sub-Regional Command.
An accident involving three heavy goods vehicles during the early hours is disrupting traffic on the A1, North-Southbound between Mealhada and Coimbra. Road cleaning operations are currently underway.
Traffic is being diverted via the IP4
A heavy goods vehicle was travelling from Spain to Portugal when it overturned onto the central reservation of the carriageway. There are no injuries.
The GNR's Easter traffic enforcement operation has reported four fatalities during its first day of activity.
The PSP will promote initiatives for the elderly population and has prepared a contingency plan to streamline security checks at airports.
GNR police are stepping up road checks across the Algarve as thousands of fans are expected for this weekend’s Superbike World Championship race in Portimão. Dubbed “Moto I”, the operation The post GNR steps up road checks in Algarve during Superbike weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The “Moto I” operation takes place this Thursday on access roads to the Algarve due to the “World Superbikes” event. Higher expected traffic intensity leads to increased patrolling until Sunday.
The authority will pay special attention to the Algarve region due to the 'World Superbikes 2026' event in Portimão.
The alert was raised at 10:08 and by 11:00 the fire was reported as extinguished. Traffic is being diverted at the Jaca junction onto the A29.
The works and associated traffic restrictions will take place between 9:00 PM this Monday and 6:00 AM on Tuesday, and between 9:00 PM on Tuesday and 6:00 AM on Wednesday.
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.
The approximately eight-kilometre stretch of the A14 was closed on 3 February and remained shut for over a month due to damage caused by rising water levels in the agricultural fields of the Mondego valley.
Heavy hail and ice accumulation caused seven vehicles to skid off the road and one collision, involving a total of eight vehicles and resulting in three minor injuries.
The victims were travelling in two vehicles and were stranded on the road due to heavy rain.
The victim was the driver of a light goods vehicle travelling on National Road 1 who died after a tree fell. The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) also forecasts coastal winds of up to 160 km/h.
The accident occurred at kilometre 87, in the Faro–Olhão direction.
CNN Portugal reporter Tânia Rei assesses the situation in the Serra de Montemuro, in Viseu, where it has already snowed and hail is now falling.
The “Travel Without Rush” campaign runs until 26 January in Porto, Setúbal and Viana do Castelo.
