[CLSTR]
< Back to all clusters
[BUSINESS] · Portugal · 3 sources

started · updated

Part of situation: Infrastructure and repair projects in Portugal (3 clusters)

Infraestruturas de Portugal launches high-speed rail and road works

Infraestruturas de Portugal high-speed rail Porto-Lisbon line road infrastructure transportation projects

Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) has commenced construction on the first section of a high-speed rail line connecting Porto and Lisbon. The initial phase, managed by the AVAN consortium, focuses on the Porto-Campanhã to Oiã stretch in Aveiro. This €2 billion project includes 71 kilometers of electrified double track capable of speeds up to 300 km/h, featuring 8 kilometers of tunnels and 19 kilometers of bridges and viaducts. Once the full line is operational, travel time between Porto and Lisbon is expected to decrease from 2 hours and 50 minutes to approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

In addition to rail developments, IP is conducting road maintenance and stabilization works across various regions. In the Médio Tejo area, slope stabilization on the EN118 and EN2 national roads is causing alternating traffic flow in Constância, Abrantes, and Sardoal through November 6.

Meanwhile, rehabilitation works on the Marechal Carmona Bridge have caused significant traffic congestion in Benavente. Local officials have requested the diversion of heavy vehicles to the Lezíria Bridge to alleviate long queues, particularly during peak hours, as the bridge currently operates with reduced lanes.

Entities

AVAN · Benavente · Infraestruturas de Portugal · Lisbon · Porto

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The completed high-speed line will reduce travel time between Porto and Lisbon to about 1 hour and 15 minutes. okdiario.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Slope stabilization works on the EN118 and EN2 are causing alternating traffic until November 6. mediotejo.net
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Porto-Oiã section will include 71 kilometers of electrified double track designed for speeds up to 300 km/h. okdiario.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Porto-Lisbon high-speed rail project has an estimated cost of approximately €2 billion. okdiario.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Marechal Carmona Bridge works have been ongoing since June and are expected to last three years.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Benavente officials are seeking to divert heavy vehicles to the Lezíria Bridge to mitigate congestion.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rehabilitation of the Marechal Carmona Bridge is causing significant traffic congestion in Benavente.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The AVAN consortium and Infraestruturas de Portugal started construction on the Porto-Oiã high-speed rail section. okdiario.com

Sources

Estrada entre Vila Franca de Xira e Arruda dos Vinhos reabre esta sexta-feira [www.vozribatejana.com]
Obras na EN118 e EN2 condicionam trânsito em Constância, Abrantes e Sardoal até 6 de novembro | Médio Tejo [mediotejo.net]
De 2h50 a 1h15 entre Oporto y Lisboa: arrancan las obras de la alta velocidad en Portugal, con trenes a 300 km/h y nuevo puente sobre el Duero [okdiario.com]