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EXPRESSWAY FROM RAPOSEIRA TO THE DECENT TO PAUL DO MAR OPENS FRIDAY

Tobi Hughes1st May 2019

The link between Raposeira and the descent to Paul do Mar, at the Fajã da Ovelha junction, opens this Friday, May 3rd. The new route represents part of the c...

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Regional Government shows how the Expressway is evolving to Ponta do Pargo

Tobi Hughes4th April 2019

A video posted on the official website of the Regional Government of Madeira on Youtube shows how the second phase of the construction of the Fajã da Ovelha / P...

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Video shows works on the express way between Faja da Ovelha and Ponta do Pargo

Tobi Hughes17th January 2019

Miguel Albuquerque described this work as "one of the most important and most expensive works currently taking place in Madeira". The construction of the Expres...

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Violent crash on highway between two vehicles

Tobi Hughes16th January 2019

A violent clash between the two vehicles, in the João Abel de Freitas Tunnel (Funchal), towards Santa Cruz, is causing traffic congestion in the area, with seve...

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Expressway Boaventura – São Vicente closes for repairs

Tobi Hughes12th January 2019

The Regional Directorate of Highways informs that, due to maintenance work on the safety equipment installed in the tunnels of Boaventura - São Vicente highway,...

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Serious accident on expressway at Caniço

Tobi Hughes10th January 2019

The violent road accident that took place earlier this evening in Santa Cruz, on the highway between Porto Novo and Caniço, caused five injuries, at least one o...

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Video of new expressway which is due to be finished early 2019

Tobi Hughes5th October 2018

The 2nd phase of the Fajã da Ovelha / Ponta do Pargo Expressway, in the municipality of Calheta, is already beginning to gain the form that it will present afte...

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Motorcyclist dies on expressway

Tobi Hughes12th September 2018

A motorcyclist died early in the morning of today following a serious car accident on the expressway in the area of the Pinheiro tunnel, in the municipality ...

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Closure of Expressway Causes Chaos

Tobi Hughes23rd July 2018

The closure of the highway between Ribeira Brava and the Campanário is generating traffic congestion, creating "moments of despair." Some motorists say they ha...

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Phase 2 of the Expressway at Faja da Ovelha – Ponta do Pargo

Tobi Hughes13th April 2018

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Fog reduces visibility

Tobi Hughes7th March 2018

The dense fog that has been felt throughout the day as well as yesterday is reducing the visibility of motorists. The fast track is one of the examples of the ...

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Lights Out

Tobi Hughes5th March 2018

There are no lights on the expressway between Funchal and Cabo Girão this evening. The situation is being investigated. Photo JM...

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Paraglider lands on Expressway

Tobi Hughes17th February 2018

A paraglider recently landed in the middle of expressway in Prazeres Calheta. Following the emergency landing, the 55-year-old man of German nationality brok...

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Assault on the Express Way

Tobi Hughes29th December 2017

A 31-year-old man was assaulted early this afternoon, a little after 13 o'clock, at the exit of the expressway in the Luso-brasileira area of Funchal.h The...

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Cyclist Captured on Expressway

Tobi Hughes7th December 2017

The moment a stupid cyclist was captured on the expressway ...

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Near accident on expressway

Tobi Hughes27th November 2017

These two stupid people, apparently having an argument, nearly caused a possible tragedy on the expressway today. ...

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New Speed Restrictions

Tobi Hughes30th September 2016

Has anyone noticed the new speed restrictions that have been put in place along the Via Rapida in Madeira?? It seems the speeds have been brought down by 10kmp...

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