The Avenida Marginal, connecting Cascais to Lisbon, will soon have a maximum speed limit of 50 km/h along its entire length. To implement this new rule, new signage will be installed, with works expected to cause traffic disruptions between April 7th and 18th.
The announcement was made on Friday, April 4th, by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP), which explained that the change aims to "increase safety for all users." The work will take place between 8.00 AM and 6.00 PM and will involve the "phased removal of the shoulder or lane," which is expected to cause normal traffic constraints.
"We ask for your understanding regarding the inconveniences and disruptions caused by this situation, confident that we are contributing to improving the safety conditions of the infrastructure and, most importantly, for its users," added IP.
The news comes just days after three cyclists were hit by a car on Avenida Marginal. Two of the victims were seriously injured and all were taken to hospital.