The Municipality of Gaia approved, at a City Council meeting, the launch of an international public tender for the construction projects of six key roads. The investment aims to create new urban hubs and is part of the profound transformation of urban mobility currently underway, planned in conjunction with the expansion of the Metro, the Metrobus lines, and the future cable car.
The impact of this decision goes far beyond improving traffic flow. By replicating the success of existing connecting roads, the new thoroughfares will serve as engines of local dynamism, attracting housing, commerce, and services. This growth will be achieved in a sustainable manner, incorporating bike lanes, accessible sidewalks, and ecological corridors from the very outset of the project.
The new roads will be:
VL1
Between the Eng. Edgar Cardoso roundabout in Santa Marinha and Manuel Marques Gomes Street in Canidelo. It will relieve traffic on Rua da Bélgica and provide a connection to the Metro.
VL3
It will connect the Santo Ovídio interchange directly to the sea in Madalena, with a focus on non-motorized transportation.
VL11
Will connect Canelas to Perosinho, improving traffic flow in industrial areas.
Connecting Road from Jorge Sampaio Stadium to Carvalhos
Between Jorge Sampaio Stadium and the Carvalhos interchange, bringing the urban center closer to Pedroso.
VL7 (redevelopment)
The existing road will be remodeled to accommodate the future Rubi Metro Line.
VL10 (Northern Section)
In Oliveira do Douro, it will connect the Gervide Interchange to Rua de Mariz, creating a direct link to the public transit corridor on Avenida Vasco da Gama.
With the bidding process now underway, the municipality is ensuring the rigorous technical planning necessary for the future progress of these projects.
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Image credit: © Vila Nova de Gaia City Council
