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General · Funchal · 14 September 2026

Heavy Traffic on Via Rápida Before 8:00 AM Foretells Complicated Morning

Severe congestion on the Via Rápida in both directions before 8:00 AM, with potential for significant delays at the start of the day.

Heavy Traffic on Via Rápida Before 8:00 AM Foretells Complicated Morning

Significant road congestion was already forming on the Via Rápida before 8:00 AM this Tuesday, affecting both directions.

In the eastbound direction, traffic was backed up from the Cancela junction to the Pestana Júnior junction. In the opposite direction, the same slow-moving situation extended from the Pestana Júnior junction, descending towards Campo da Barca and continuing into the Viveiros tunnel.

With the start of school and a full return to work, the traffic situation threatens to cause considerable delays for many residents.

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