Mobility

Civil protection drill to restrict traffic on IC19 near Queluz on Sunday

Traffic on the IC19 toward Sintra will be restricted near the Queluz National Palace on Sunday 18 October between 09:00 and 13:00 for a civil protection exercise. Infraestruturas de Portugal announced a diversion through the exit ramp for the National Palace and re-entry near the GNR Practical School.

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If you drive on the IC19 toward Sintra on Sunday 18 October between 09:00 and 13:00, expect traffic restrictions and a diversion near Queluz.

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