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Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Regional Government continuously monitors landslides on several islands to ensure safety of people and property
Regional Government continuously monitors landslides on several islands to ensure safety of people and property
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Raminho Road exceptionally reopened to traffic, with restrictions, from February 14 to 17
Raminho Road exceptionally reopened to traffic, with restrictions, from February 14 to 17
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Berta Cabral monitors Capelas bypass project on site
Berta Cabral monitors Capelas bypass project on site
February 12, 2026
Regional Government continuously monitors landslides on several islands to ensure safety of people and property
February 7, 2026
Raminho Road exceptionally reopened to traffic, with restrictions, from February 14 to 17
November 14, 2025
Berta Cabral monitors Capelas bypass project on site
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Nota de Imprensa
February 12, 2026
Regional Government continuously monitors landslides on several islands to ensure safety of people and property
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, has been monitoring the landslides affecting several islands of the archipelago from the outset and on an ongoing basis, taking immediate action to ensure the protection of people and property. The bad weather that has affected the Region in recent weeks, with heavy rainfall and strong winds, has contributed to multiple landslides. The most serious situations were registered on the road connecting Furnas to Povoação on the island of São Miguel and in the parish of Ribeiras on the island of Pico. The most recent occurrence took place early this morning on the Água d'Alto road and was also immediately resolved by the teams on the ground. Whenever a severe weather warning is issued, the Regional Directorate for Public Works mobilises teams across all islands as a preventive measure, intending to provide a swift response to situations that could endanger public safety, namely by clearing roads affected by landslides. In recent weeks, these teams have been working intensively and continuously to resolve all landslide-related situations, ensuring that normality is restored as quickly as possible. It is an effort that the Azorean Government strongly commends, recognising the dedication and personal sacrifice of the various individuals who, in the face of very adverse working conditions, have ensured the safety of the population. On the road connecting Furnas to Povoação, in São Miguel, for example, staff from the Regional Directorate for Public Works worked day and night to clear the road and monitor traffic, ensuring the best possible conditions and providing the necessary support in the event of any incidents. The Regional Directorate for Public Works has also been able to count on the collaboration of the Municipal Civil Protection Commissions, highlighting the cooperation and the operational and institutional support shown in such moments. Landslides — including mudslides and rockfalls — are one of the most frequent and destructive natural hazards facing the Azores archipelago. Their occurrence is associated with steep slopes, volcanic geological origins and severe weather conditions. The combination of these factors creates a high-risk scenario, often aggravated by earthquakes and periods of heavy rainfall.
February 12, 2026
Regional Government continuously monitors landslides on several islands to ensure safety of people and property
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, has been monitoring the landslides affecting several islands of the archipelago from the outset and on an ongoing basis, taking immediate action to ensure the protection of people and property. The bad weather that has affected the Region in recent weeks, with heavy rainfall and strong winds, has contributed to multiple landslides. The most serious situations were registered on the road connecting Furnas to Povoação on the island of São Miguel and in the parish of Ribeiras on the island of Pico. The most recent occurrence took place early this morning on the Água d'Alto road and was also immediately resolved by the teams on the ground. Whenever a severe weather warning is issued, the Regional Directorate for Public Works mobilises teams across all islands as a preventive measure, intending to provide a swift response to situations that could endanger public safety, namely by clearing roads affected by landslides. In recent weeks, these teams have been working intensively and continuously to resolve all landslide-related situations, ensuring that normality is restored as quickly as possible. It is an effort that the Azorean Government strongly commends, recognising the dedication and personal sacrifice of the various individuals who, in the face of very adverse working conditions, have ensured the safety of the population. On the road connecting Furnas to Povoação, in São Miguel, for example, staff from the Regional Directorate for Public Works worked day and night to clear the road and monitor traffic, ensuring the best possible conditions and providing the necessary support in the event of any incidents. The Regional Directorate for Public Works has also been able to count on the collaboration of the Municipal Civil Protection Commissions, highlighting the cooperation and the operational and institutional support shown in such moments. Landslides — including mudslides and rockfalls — are one of the most frequent and destructive natural hazards facing the Azores archipelago. Their occurrence is associated with steep slopes, volcanic geological origins and severe weather conditions. The combination of these factors creates a high-risk scenario, often aggravated by earthquakes and periods of heavy rainfall.
Nota de Imprensa
February 7, 2026
Raminho Road exceptionally reopened to traffic, with restrictions, from February 14 to 17
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures informs that, exceptionally, the Raminho Regional Road on Terceira Island will be reopened to traffic from February 14 to 17, due to the Carnival festivities and the importance of various cultural events typically held during this period. Road traffic will be subject to a speed limit of 20 km/hour, solely to ensure the safety of all motorists, as work on the road surface has not yet been completed. Following an inspection by technicians from the Regional Directorate for Public Works, the opportunity for this exceptional opening was identified, as the slope has been stabilised and safety conditions have been met to ensure safe traffic flow during the festive period. The work along the road between the parishes of Serreta and Raminho, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, represents an investment of over €2.3 million (including VAT) and is expected to be completed in March. Covering about 500 metres, it aims to definitively address slope instability with a new drainage system, increasing road safety.
February 7, 2026
Raminho Road exceptionally reopened to traffic, with restrictions, from February 14 to 17
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures informs that, exceptionally, the Raminho Regional Road on Terceira Island will be reopened to traffic from February 14 to 17, due to the Carnival festivities and the importance of various cultural events typically held during this period. Road traffic will be subject to a speed limit of 20 km/hour, solely to ensure the safety of all motorists, as work on the road surface has not yet been completed. Following an inspection by technicians from the Regional Directorate for Public Works, the opportunity for this exceptional opening was identified, as the slope has been stabilised and safety conditions have been met to ensure safe traffic flow during the festive period. The work along the road between the parishes of Serreta and Raminho, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, represents an investment of over €2.3 million (including VAT) and is expected to be completed in March. Covering about 500 metres, it aims to definitively address slope instability with a new drainage system, increasing road safety.