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Accident worsens congestion already caused by works on VR1
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Accident worsens congestion already caused by works on VR1

dnoticias.pt13 September 2026 at 11:46

The traffic situation on Via Rápida 1 (VR1), in the direction Ribeira Brava–Machico, was worsened by an accident that adds to the existing congestion caused by works on the road. The accident was recorded between kilometre 15.5 and kilometre 16, in the Santo António–Santa Luzia subsection, causing an additional congestion of 0.5 kilometres. The information was transmitted by the concessionaire at 11:32. This incident occurs immediately before a section between kilometre 16 and kilometre 17.5, where congestion is being maintained due to the ongoing works on the road.

Why this matters

Readers travelling on VR1, the main expressway in Madeira between Ribeira Brava and Machico, now face significant delays due to the combination of works and a recent accident. Drivers should expect longer travel times and consider alternative routes or earlier departures to avoid the affected section.

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