During the festive season, Chiado in Lisbon will have restricted road traffic. From Friday to January 7, vehicles will only be allowed from 9:00 pm on Friday to 12:00 pm on Sunday. This measure is intended to reduce the impact of large crowds.
The Lisbon City Council assures that residents will still have access, and loading and unloading will be permitted between 06:00 and 10:00.
The restriction, which runs from December 22nd to January 7th, aims to enhance pedestrian safety and facilitate free movement by reducing road access during weekends.
Affected streets include Rua Garrett and Rua Nova do Almada, up to the intersection with Rua de São Nicolau. Traffic will be redirected to Rua do Crucifixo.
Rua Ivens will also see changes in traffic flow, particularly between the intersection with Rua Capelo and Rua Garrett. Traffic will be rerouted towards Rua Capelo and Rua Serpa Pinto.
Rua Serpa Pinto will have traffic restrictions between Rua Garrett and the intersection with Rua Capelo, with traffic being diverted downwards on Rua Serpa Pinto.
Calçada do Sacramento will also have restrictions between Rua Garrett and the intersection with Rua Almirante Pessanha, although exit from the car park will be allowed.
The Lisbon City Council also reminds that until January 7, 2024, two EMEL car parks in Ameixoeira and Campo Grande will be available for free. A free Carris service will connect these car parks to downtown, stopping at Marquês de Pombal, Avenida da Liberdade, and Rossio.