Traffic Control Room From the Traffic Control room located in the Toll Plaza Building, skilled operators provide support to the users of the 25 de Abril Bridge by co-ordinating an immediate solution of any incident with the help of patrol vehicles, the traffic management system and by requesting support from and giving support to the police, the emergency, the medical and aid services.

The patrol vehicles provide immediate assistance in solving uncomplicated breakdowns or by contacting your travel assistance service.

In order to operate even more speedily the police authorities, Lusoponte/Gestiponte have set up a permanent post equipped and operated by the GNR-BT.

Tiredness causes accidents. Take a rest.

Traffic Management System

The 25 de Abril Bridge and its accesses are supervised by Lusoponte/Gestiponte and by the GNR-BT through 7 video cameras connected to monitors installed in the Control Room and the GNR/BT's Permanent Post at the site.

The traffic lights attached to the portal frames on the 25 de Abril Bridge indicate the status of each lane.   Open Lane     Closed Lane

The variable message panel  provides drivers crossing the 25 de Abril Bridge with useful information. This panel is controlled by the Portuguese Roads Institute (IEP) through its Traffic Control and Information Centre(CCIT).

Meteorological Station, installed on the bridge, checks weather conditions. (speed and direction of the wind). The wind sleeves installed at the start of the deck are an important as they provide information on the direction and force of the wind. It should not be forgotten that crosswinds demand that greater care be taken when driving.

Before setting off on a journey, check your fuel.

Always respect speed limits

Help us keep the Bridge clean. Don't throw litter out of the window.

What to do in case of a breakdown

Immediately turn on the four hazard lights.

On the Bridge deck and on the North Viaduct access

• Remain inside your vehicle and never abandon it. The Traffic Controller on duty will rapidly detect your vehicle through the video system and will send a patrol vehicle to your position and will remove your vehicle to either the North or South emergency car park.

The patrol services are qualified to make small repairs. Should this not be possible your travel assistance service will be contacted.

Off the Bridge Deck and North Viaduct Access

• Try to bring your vehicle to a halt on the hard shoulder and place the warning triangle at the distance (never under 30 metres) required by the Highway Code.
• Await the arrival of a patrol vehicle. Stand in front of your vehicle facing the traffic, protected by the safety fence.

Direct telephone line to the Traffic Control Room : 21 294 79 26.

Toll Plaza



There are 16 toll booths.

Lanes 1 and 2 
Via Verde : only for light vehicles with valid vehicle identifiers.

Lane 3 
Manual payment lane forbidden to heavy vehicles. Accepts all forms of payment.
Obligatory stop at booth.

Lane 4    
Used exclusively by ViaCard clients with category 1 vehicles between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on working days. You can recharge your ViaCard at this booth.
Obligatory stop at booth.

Lane 5 
Exclusively used by ViaCard clients driving category 1 vehicles.

Lanes  6, 7, 8 and 9     
Manual payment lanes forbidden to heavy vehicles. They take all forms of payment.
Obligatory stop at booth.

Lanes  10 and 12     
Manual payment lanes for all types of vehicles. They take all forms of payment.
Obligatory stop at booth.

Lane 11     
Exclusively used by ViaCard clients for all types of vehicles.

Lanes 13 and 14 
Via Verde for all types of vehicles with valid vehicle identifiers.

Lane 15     
Via Verde for all types of vehicles with valid vehicle identifiers.

Lane 16     
Manual payment lane used exclusively by special vehicles (large and long vehicles).
Obligatory stop at booth

Be polite "Wait your turn"