Morning without congestion on the Via Rápida
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Morning without congestion on the Via Rápida

dnoticias.pt3 September 2026 at 08:53

Vehicle circulation is proceeding normally on the Via Rápida this Thursday morning, with no significant congestion at the main access points to Funchal. The images captured by the Ascendi cameras, shortly after 8:30 AM, show relatively fluid traffic across the majority of sections.

This situation has been common in recent days, with the road presenting circulation conditions without relevant problems. The sections with the best flow include the areas of Neves, Viaduto do Comboio, Mercado Abastecedor and Abegoaria.

The traffic condition information is provided by Ascendi, the entity responsible for managing the Via Rápida, through surveillance cameras that allow real-time monitoring of circulation status.

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