Public consultation for the new Porto-Gondomar metro line ends with 84 submissions

The public consultation period for the Environmental Impact Study of the new metro line connecting Estádio do Dragão (Porto) to Souto (Gondomar) has concluded with 84 submissions. The project is now awaiting environmental assessment by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), which is a prerequisite for launching the public tender for design and construction.

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This project is still in the planning and environmental assessment phase; while it promises future public transport connectivity between Gondomar and Porto, there is no immediate change to your commute.

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