This closure has already been announced twice, but due to the extreme complexity of this project, its suspension has been repeatedly postponed.
Now, according to the newspaper Público, it really does seem that Santa Apolónia Station will be closing this time , from July of this year through April 2027.
This measure will certainly make life more difficult for thousands of Lisbon residents who use this station to travel to the city center, especially those coming from the easternmost part of Greater Lisbon, such as Sacavém, Azambuja, Castanheira do Ribatejo, Vila Franca de Xira, Alverca, or Santa Iria, just to name a few.
Between 9 and 10 months
According to the same publication, the H20 tunnel boring machine that has reached this iconic Lisbon station will continue its work by excavating a new section between the neighborhoods of Chelas and Beato; however , since the ground is unstable along this “route,” it will necessitate the closure of the Santa Apolónia metro station, which is expected to reopen only in April 2027.
It is easy to see that, for safety reasons, this project is essential to ensure the metro’s structural integrity, protect historic structures, and reinforce the entire underground network against extreme weather events.
Metro service will be suspended between Terreiro do Paço and Santa Apolónia for approximately 10 months, with construction set to begin this coming July.
To ensure that no one is left stranded, plans are in place to create a special bus network that will provide a quick connection between these two points and essential services in the surrounding area.
Carris is also expected to expand its fleet and adjust bus stops to ensure that no one is left stranded.
Since not even the newspaper Público, which broke this story, was able to reach Metropolitano de Lisboa for further details about this forced closure, stay tuned because we’ll have more updates soon.
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