The A1 motorway is closed in the north-south direction following a truck accident that occurred around 5:30 am on Sunday. Traffic is being diverted at Aveiras de Cima via the Estrada Nacional, with no estimated time yet for reopening.
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The IPMA has issued a yellow warning for the Central Group of the Azores (Faial, Pico, São Jorge, Terceira, and Graciosa) for heavy rain and thunderstorms, in effect from 01:00 to 10:00 on Monday, October 12, 2026 (Lisbon time). The Western Group of the Azores will also be under a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms on Monday from 16:00 to 21:00 (Lisbon time).
The National Laboratory for Civil Engineering (LNEC) has identified a continuing risk of further landslides in the municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos. Local authorities have committed to road repairs and providing assistance to affected residents, but acknowledge the municipality lacks the budget for large-scale structural works.
Infraestruturas de Portugal will carry out paving work on the IP2 road between kilometers 171.5 and 178.5 from Monday, October 12, to October 23. Traffic will be regulated by traffic lights and restricted to alternating flow daily between 08:30 and 18:30.