Mobility

A1 partially reopened southbound-northbound after vehicle fire in Gaia

Traffic on the A1 motorway in Vila Nova de Gaia was partially reopened at 19:13 on 4 November, following a closure at 18:24 due to a vehicle fire. Authorities reopened one lane for traffic at the 296-kilometre mark in Mafamude, with no injuries reported from the incident.

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If you commute via the A1 through Vila Nova de Gaia, expect lingering traffic delays as only one lane is currently operational following the fire.

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