Restrictions imposed on traffic flow for an upcoming concert in Lisbon
Heads Up! Lisbon's Calema Concert Causes Traffic Mayhem
Get ready for a wild weekend in Lisbon as the Calema concert at Estádio da Luz is set to cause some serious traffic and parking chaos! Here's a quick rundown of where and when the restrictions will be in full swing:
- Traffic Restrictions: The concert will see a series of traffic restrictions on several roads like Avenida Machado Santos, Avenida Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, Impasse à Rua João de Freitas Branco, Praça Cosme Damiação, and Avenida do Colégio Militar[1].
- Parking Restrictions:
- Avenida Machado Santos: Reservations will be required from Thursday at 8:00 PM until Sunday at 4:00 PM.
- Impasse à Rua João de Freitas Branco: Reservations will be required from Friday at 4:00 PM until Saturday at midnight.
- Praça Cosme Damiação/Parque da EMEL: Reservations will be required from Thursday at 8:00 PM until Sunday at 4:00 PM[1].
Starting from Saturday at noon, you can expect traffic closures on Avenida Machado Santos and connecting streets until Sunday at 2:00 AM[2]. On Avenida Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, you'll find severe restrictions from Saturday at noon and potential traffic closures until Sunday at 2:00 AM, with access to Parque-3 and Avenida do Colégio Militar possibly being closed as well[2].
Similarly, on Impasse à Rua João de Freitas Branco, Praça Cosme Damiação, and Avenida do Colégio Militar, there will be severe traffic disruptions and potential closures from Saturday at noon until Sunday at 2:00 AM[2]. In Praça Cosme Damiação, expect traffic to be closed before the end of the concert until 2:00 AM on Sunday[2].
To avoid the chaos, the PSP recommends using public transport and steering clear of the Estádio da Luz vicinity. If you must drive, follow police instructions and park in designated, guarded parking lots[2]. The gates for the public will open at 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 7th[2].
So there you have it! Make sure to plan ahead and enjoy the Calema concert without any unnecessary hassle!
[1] Based on the enrichment data, parking reservations will be required for specified times on Avenida Machado Santos, Impasse à Rua João de Freitas Branco, and Praça Cosme Damiação/Parque da EMEL.[2] Information about traffic restrictions, disruptions, and public transportation suggestions derived from the enrichment data.
Keep up-to-date with the traffic situation in Lisbon, as social media platforms are abuzz with news about the Calema concert causing chaos. To ensure a smooth visit to the concert at Estádio da Luz, consider the PSP's advice to utilize public transport and avoid parking in the affected areas such as Avenida Machado Santos, Impasse à Rua João de Freitas Branco, Praça Cosme Damiação, and Avenida do Colégio Militar, where entertainment and restrictions will be in full swing.
