Traffic was stuck at Cruz de Carvalho, one of the main crossroads in the city of Funchal, in Madeira. The holdup occurred during rush hour, the period when vehicle flow is most intense.
The congestion was caused by access to HBG, an institution that appears to be generating significant traffic volume in the area. The surrounding roads were also affected by the situation.
Drivers and passengers faced considerable delays during the morning period, when many were heading to work and other appointments. Traffic is expected to return to normal only after the problems that caused the holdup are resolved.
