Reconstruction of the IP4 junction in Vila Real expected to be completed in April

The contract for the reconstruction of the Parada de Cunhos junction on the IP4, which has been closed since early 2026 due to a landslide, has been signed. Works are set to begin immediately with an execution period of 210 days, targeting completion by April 19, 2027.

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If you drive in the Vila Real area, the Parada de Cunhos junction on the IP4 remains closed to traffic, requiring you to continue following existing detour signage until at least April 2027.

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