Tap Seac tunnel to close overnight Thursday and Friday

The Tap Seac tunnel will close to traffic this Thursday (July 4) and Friday (July 5) between 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., the Transport Bureau (DSAT) and the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said in a joint statement.

Repair works will be performed to the tunnel ceiling, which has been damaged for some time.

In the statement, the bureaus said that repairs will be performed in the early hours of the morning to minimize impact on traffic.

During the closure period, the night bus route “N2” to the Bacia Norte do Patane will be diverted.  This will affect the first bus on July 4 and all busses until the last of July 5. After stopping at Praceta 1 de Outubro, the bus will continue into the Estrada do Reservatório and then through the Avenida de Sidónio Pais, returning to its normal route at the Avenida de Horta e Costa. During this period, the bus stops at Rua do Campo and Jardim Lou Lim Ioc will be suspended.

The bureaus warn road users to pay attention to the road closure, plan alternatives, and follow the traffic signage that will be placed on site.

Falling pieces from the ceiling of the Tap Seac tunnel have long been reported, with several motorists and commentators on the internet warning that the damage could pose dangers to vehicles and people.