Traffic restriction begins tonight on the 25th of Abril Bridge: Pay attention to the hours

Traffic restrictions at night this week await drivers using the 25 de Abril Bridge between Lisbon and Almada.

Due to the asphalt renewal works to be carried out on the bridge deck, some lanes will be closed to traffic between 22.00 and 06.00 at night between 21 and 25 September.

The bridge will not be completely closed.

Both lanes will be closed for the first two nights

According to the program announced by Lusoponte, the most significant traffic restriction will be applied on the nights of September 21 and 22.

Two lanes will be closed in both directions at the same time on these two nights.

Work will start at 22:00 and continue until 06:00 the next morning.

Therefore, those who will be traveling by car between Lisboa and Margem Sul, especially late at night, should be prepared for longer journey times than usual.

What is the reason for working?

The reason for the restriction is the asphalt renewal works to be carried out on the bridge deck.

Carrying out the work at night aims to reduce the impact of heavy traffic during daylight hours.

However, it is possible to experience traffic congestion or slowdown at night due to the closure of two lanes at the same time.

The bridge will remain open

The most important detail is this:

On 25th, the Abril Bridge will not be completely closed to traffic.

Traffic will continue on the lanes that remain open.

For this reason, statements such as “Abril Bridge closes on the 25th” are not true; The issue is lane-based night restrictions.

On what dates? Should attention be paid?

Planned period of the works:

21–25 September 2026

Working hours:

22.00–06.00

The restriction will be more pronounced, especially on the first two nights, September 21 and 22.

Since the work schedule may change depending on operational or weather conditions, it is useful to check the current traffic situation before the trip.

Resources

RTP / Lusa — 18 September 2026

https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/ponte-25-de-abril-condicionada-ao-transito-na-proxima-semana_n1766142

RTP — September 21, 2026

https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/ponte-25-de-abril-vai-estar-condicionada_n1766733