As part of the contract ‘Implementation of mobility and traffic calming measures 2024/2025,’ the Funchal City Council has already created two raised pedestrian speed bumps on Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas, in the segment between Courelas and Caminho de Santo Amaro. It will build 12 new raised pedestrian crossings, aiming to reduce speed, create pedestrian visibility and driver awareness in sensitive areas of the city.
According to the CMF, the interventions will take place between the 28th of July and the 12th of August. The work will take 12 days to complete, with one new crossing being installed per day.
Road traffic will be temporarily interrupted between 08:00 am and 18:00 at each site, except for Estrada da Boa Nova, where circulation will only be restricted. In all situations, alternative routes and local access will be ensured.
Intervention sites:
– 28.07.2025 (Monday) – Rua Dr. Gastão de Deus Figueira, next to Travessa Dr. Gastão de Deus Figueira
– 29.07.2025 (Tuesday) – Camino de Santa Quitéria, south of the Church of Santo Amaro
– 30.07.2025 (Wednesday) – Travessa do Tanque, south of the new Cortel Residences Building
– 31.07.2025 (Thursday) – Rua da Quinta do Leme, next to police no. 54
– 01.08.2025 (Friday) – Rua do Campo do Marítimo, next to the junction with Rua da Quinta Falcão
– 04.08.2025 (Monday) – Terra Chã Path, next to the EB1/PE School of Ladeira
– 05.08.2025 (Tuesday) – Estrada de São João, next to Madeira Cash
– 06.08.2025 (Wednesday) – Rua Dr. Barreto, next to the junction with Travessa Dr. Barreto
– 07.08.2025 (Thursday) – Rua Maximiano de Sousa “Max”, next to Jardim das Madalenas
– 08.08.2025 (Friday) – Rua Dr. Fernando Martins D’Almeida Couto, next to Jardim das Madalenas
– 11.08.2025 (Monday) – Rua Tenente Coronel Sarmento next to EB1/PE dos Ilhéus
– 12.08.2025 (Tuesday) – Estrada da Boa Nova, next to Padaria Sésamo
During the works, parking in all adjacent areas is prohibited. Please follow all Public Security Police temporary signage.
Changes to the routes of public transport routes can be consulted in https://siga.madeira.gov.pt, and for more information on temporary changes to road traffic, see public notice no. 652/2025 and the https://infomobilidade.funchal.pt/ platform.
“The Funchal City Council thanks the citizens for their understanding of the temporary inconvenience caused by the works, stressing that these measures aim to create a safer, more accessible and comfortable public space for all.”
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
