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IP3 to have night closures until Friday in Tondela and Santa Comba Dão

The IP3 motorway will be closed at night between 21:00 and 05:00 from Monday, 2026-09-28, until Friday, 2026-10-02, due to road construction works. Different sections will be affected: closures between Vila Pouca and Tondela Sul (Monday night/Tuesday morning and Thursday night/Friday morning) and between Canas de Santa Maria and São Miguel de Outeiro (Tuesday and Wednesday nights). Additionally, there will be traffic diversions on 2026-09-30 and 2026-10-01 in the municipalities of Mortágua and Penacova.

Why it mattersIf you drive on the IP3 between Coimbra and Viseu this week, you will face night-time closures and mandatory detours via the EN2 and other municipal roads; ensure you allow extra time for your journey and follow the local signage.

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