The Kalorama festival is returning to Lisbon on Thursday, and traffic will be restricted starting from the morning. Whether you’re planning to go by car or on foot, there will be restricted areas from 8 AM on the festival days, which run from August 29 to 31.
According to the organizers, about 25,000 people are expected each day, which has led the City Council, Public Security Police (PSP), and Marvila Parish to take several measures to minimize traffic disruptions, ensure safety conditions, and facilitate arrival at the festival.
Here are the expected restrictions:
Parking Removal:
– Dr. Arlindo Vicente Avenue, from gate 3 and the entire front of the Main Entrance (descending side only) – From 8 AM on August 28 to 8 AM on September 1
– Luisa Neto Jorge Street, from Dr. Arlindo Vicente Avenue to Ferreira de Castro Street (both sides) – From 8 AM on August 28 to 8 AM on September 1
– Luísa Neto Jorge Street, after Ferreira de Castro Street, next to the Taxi Stand – From 8 AM on August 28 to 4 AM on September 1
Traffic restrictions – August 29 to 31 (8 AM to 4 AM):
– Arlindo Vicente Avenue with José Régio Avenue
– João Palma Ferreira Street with Ferreira de Castro Street
– Luísa Neto Jorge Street/Ferreira de Castro Street
– Avelino Teixeira da Mota Avenue with Luísa Neto Jorge Street
– Avelino Teixeira da Mota Avenue with Bratislava City Avenue/Access road to the Roundabout
– Ukraine Avenue
– Bela Vista Roundabout with Ukraine Avenue and access from Marechal Spínola Avenue
– Bela Vista Roundabout with Dr. Arlindo Vicente Avenue
Exceptions:
– Residents with permits
– Properly identified organization vehicles
Additional information:
– Exclusive parking for Mopeds and Motorcycles – Bratislava City Avenue (Palm Tree Avenue)
– Pedestrian circulation to the Metro – Francisco Salgado Zenha Avenue (in front of Pingo Doce)
– Reinforcement parking for residents and PSP – Avelino Teixeira da Mota Avenue with access to Santa Clara Church Parks
– In case of serious accidents, emergency corridors will be guaranteed, with motorcycle escorts when necessary
– Traffic regulation will be ensured on the main access roads to Bela Vista Park
– Public Transportation will have extended hours
All changes to circulation and respective traffic diversions will be properly coordinated on-site by police authorities, and access for residents and shopkeepers will be guaranteed if they have proof of residence.
For better mobility, the PSP recommends:
– Avoid parking your vehicle in unauthorized areas
– If you need to use a car, prioritize available public parking lots in the vicinity
– Make sure the routes you usually use are not restricted to car traffic
– Check alternative routes in advance
– Use existing public transportation and those available to support the event
The PSP will try to minimize the impacts of these constraints, ensuring safety needs and road traffic in the affected areas.
If you need police intervention, don’t hesitate to ask for help by calling 112, and save the following phone number in your mobile phone (217654242 – Lisbon Metropolitan Command).
