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Leixões mobile bridge in Matosinhos reopened to traffic

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Briefings

The APDL confirmed the reactivation of the Ponte Móvel de Leixões bridge to vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Thursday, following a 4.5 million euro modernization project that closed the structure earlier in the day. The bridge, located in the Leixões area, is a key urban connector between Leixões and Matosinhos, with the reopening allowing immediate traffic flow restoration.

Key points

• The Ponte Móvel de Leixões bridge was reactivated to vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Thursday after a 4.5 million euro modernization project.
• The bridge, located in the Leixões area between Leixões and Matosinhos, had been closed earlier in the day for its maintenance work.

Context

The Ponte Móvel de Leixões serves as a critical urban connector between the municipalities of Leixões and Matosinhos in Portugal, facilitating daily traffic flow across the region. Its recent modernization project, costing 4.5 million euros, was completed with the bridge temporarily closed earlier in the day before reopening.

Limitations

The APDL confirmed the reactivation on Thursday, but the exact date of the initial closure is not specified in the evidence. The evidence does not provide details on the specific timeline of the modernization work or the duration of the temporary closure period.

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