RUA 1º DEZEMBRO CLOSED
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Topic: RUA 1º DEZEMBRO CLOSED
Posted By: cubsur
Subject: RUA 1º DEZEMBRO CLOSED
Date Posted: 08/December/2018 at 10:09
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New water mains are being laid. The bottom end near the statue is closed. Cars are diverted around by Merlin's Bar into the old town and then along Rua de Outubro. Local buses, the red bus tour and tourist transfer coaches cannot go that way so the stop by the statue is not being used. Also the stop on Rua Coronel Aguas near the Rocamar hotel is also out of use. Nearest alternative bus stop for GIRO is up the road in Avenida do Ténis by the roundabout. No idea how long this will last but it is a big trench! ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
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Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 14/December/2018 at 12:21
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The scene this morning. No b****r doing any work, out of shot two blokes were staring into the hole. https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: ClaireKildare
Date Posted: 14/December/2018 at 12:24
| Thats more like Storm Drains than a water main. |
Posted By: Andrew
Date Posted: 14/December/2018 at 14:20
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Yeah, a water main, as in drinking water would normally be blue pipe. Black for waste/foul. ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 24/December/2018 at 11:54
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The sign definitely says 'abastimento' not 'esgotos'. Work is is going to last well into January I was told by a man in a hole. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 17/January/2019 at 15:39
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Last night. It is one big hole! https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Algarveaddick
Date Posted: 18/January/2019 at 08:45
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Pass it quite regularly - not seen any activity for some time. Must just be the times I am there...
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Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 18/January/2019 at 09:19
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There were three JCB type vehicles parked up. I shall make a point of walking that way later on my way to Continente. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 18/January/2019 at 13:57
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This morning. Not exactly a hive of activity, but the big yellow one was backfilling the top end of the main trench while two blokes were discussing what to do at the other end. Seems they have broken a water pipe in one place. The big black one is definitely a dran and there are all sorts being laid alongside. https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: ClaireKildare
Date Posted: 18/January/2019 at 15:21
The green is a cable duct used for Broadband or Fibre Optic cable. Black coil could be general purpose duct or a small diameter water main is there is a blue stripe on it. Ah the world of plastic pipe, such fun!
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Posted By: A9NDY
Date Posted: 18/January/2019 at 20:34
| Didn't this road get re surfaced a couple of years ago ? |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 21/January/2019 at 09:37
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Probably! But the drains badly needed replacing after the most recent flooding. A big project is under way at that end of town to dig a big new interceptor tunnel and repair others. The object being to reduce the flow of surface water down the steep hills, which obviously isn't good for the lower parts. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 23/January/2019 at 16:29
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During the roadworks, I now know that GIRO Linha Vermelha 2 is not serving the stops outside the Boavista Hotel, at the old Cemetery and Rua Coronal Aguas. Instead it is going direct from Jardim 1 to the stop in Avenide do Ténis. It will appear at that latter stop about 2 minute earlier than 'usual'. This has of course not been announced in any way I have seen. So far as I know Linha Vermelha 1 is still making the double circuit to stop at the Boavista and Cemetery but nothing stopping at Rua Coronal Aguas. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: bob d
Date Posted: 23/January/2019 at 17:22
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True regarding 2. Regarding 1, it does still stop at Boa Vista but not sure where it goes after that. Think it might go down to the Marina but not sure. It certainly can’t go up the blocked road or the one way street past the school. ------------- we're not brazil we're norn iron |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 24/January/2019 at 10:46
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"Think it might go down to the Marina but not sur" It does, or did anyway! After Boavista it stops at the old cemetery as usual, turns down the hill all the way to the marina, back up the main road to the Dolpins, past Jardim 1 for a second time before cutting through that narrow little street just beyond and back onto the normal route at the Avenida do Tênis stop. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 22/February/2019 at 18:35
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Road still closed as of this morning. Very deep and wide trench at the top end. I will try to get a picture on Sunday morning. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 25/February/2019 at 08:03
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Rua 1º Dezembro Sunday 24th February - progress is slow! https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 25/February/2019 at 19:55
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Picture taken this morning by Bob D. Work has now started around the corner heading past the statue towards the Rocamar Hotel. https://postimg.cc/gwj9YWH6" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 11/March/2019 at 11:01
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Still working! The scene on Sunday afternoon 10th March. https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: jantien
Date Posted: 13/March/2019 at 12:27
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Does Antoine know of Rua Maria Theresa semedo de azevedo in the Old town of Albufeira is accessible again? IT was also open in recent months..... |
Posted By: jantien
Date Posted: 13/March/2019 at 12:28
I mean ....does Anyone know.... 
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Posted By: Algarveaddick
Date Posted: 13/March/2019 at 17:02
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Yes it is open. ------------- Go away Duchatalet |
Posted By: jantien
Date Posted: 13/March/2019 at 19:13
Thank you 
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Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 14/March/2019 at 10:12
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On Rua 1º Dezembro the pavement is now completely dug up and is now just uneven dirt. Walking along there may be awkward for some people and definitely if you are pushing the baby! ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 19/March/2019 at 17:02
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They don't seem to be getting on very well with this. The scene at lunchtime today https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: A9NDY
Date Posted: 20/March/2019 at 10:56
| Slow progress indeed, when is works due to be completed ? I hope the business effected will get some compensation |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 21/March/2019 at 08:18
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Work was due to be completed at the end of February! The Jaipur restaurant and the little bar opposite have remained open. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 27/March/2019 at 17:07
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Looks like some actual progress at last. This afternoon a grading machine and several men were relaying the sub-base for the road. The truck in the background was delivering new lamp-posts. https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 03/April/2019 at 17:53
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Slowly, slowly...it wasn't exactly a hive of activity earlier. https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 16/May/2019 at 10:08
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Still pottering away. Someone changed the sign that said '2 months' to '12 months'. https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Jock
Date Posted: 16/May/2019 at 10:58
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A bit off topic I'm afraid. Why does the Camara persist with calcadas on pavements where there is the chance to replace them with something quicker to lay and safer to walk on - perhaps tarmac or slabs? ------------- It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an Airport' appear. Douglas Adams |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 16/May/2019 at 12:10
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They tried slabs in some places but they got very slippery when wet. I have the feeling that the calçada is part of the 'heritage'. Also the loose lay does allow a certain amount of rain to drain through rather than rush down the hills. Some bits had an anti-skid surface laid but that's been worn away now. But definitely a trip hazard! ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Big Col
Date Posted: 16/May/2019 at 13:14
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"Still pottering away. Someone changed the sign that said '2 months' to '12 months'." After staying in Castro Marim we'll be in this area of the old town Albufeira in about 3 weeks. It would be nice to think the work would be complete by then, but I doubt it.  ------------- Colin |
Posted By: A9NDY
Date Posted: 16/May/2019 at 22:09
| Have they started on bar street yet ? |
Posted By: jantien
Date Posted: 17/May/2019 at 07:44
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I doubt that too. Yesterday they were busy with 3 men to put the Stones in it and a piece of asphalt is still needs to be paved. The pavements along the asphalt must also be repaired.... |
Posted By: malagabob
Date Posted: 17/May/2019 at 08:39
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Maybe some of the manual resources is being taken up with the work being done on Rua Pacifico. ------------- Never put off something that you could do today |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 17/May/2019 at 10:44
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Nothing was happening in Bar Street when I walked through on Tuesday. Work continues in the big hole near the pier. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 28/May/2019 at 15:40
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Gradually taking shape. These photos from Monday afternoon. The pavement on one side is almost complete. The pavements will be about twice the width of the old ones and the road only 3.5 metres wide. Which means of course residents will have to park on them, so no advantage for pedestrians. https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Big Col
Date Posted: 08/June/2019 at 08:31
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Well the work wasn't finished by the time we arrived and there doesn't look to have been much progress since the last photos. https://postimg.cc/6T4gSX7g" rel="nofollow">  https://postimg.cc/R6Nyvrg3" rel="nofollow"> ------------- Colin |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 08/June/2019 at 10:44
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They are happily pottering away, must be on daily rate and finish. The pavements are almost complete down both sides. No sign of any road surface going down. Only two months behind schedule. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Jock
Date Posted: 10/June/2019 at 07:15
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Do I sense some weary cynicism? ------------- It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an Airport' appear. Douglas Adams |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 10/June/2019 at 09:27
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Me? I am well used to everything taking twice as long as intended, if it ever gets finished at all,. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 28/June/2019 at 11:10
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They still haven't finished! https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 01/July/2019 at 09:01
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As of yesterday they have about 60 metres of paving left to do. It's cobblestones, which will do wonders for car and bus suspensions. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Algarveaddick
Date Posted: 01/July/2019 at 11:42
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There were men actually working on it on Sunday. Nice bit of overtime for us taxpayers to weigh out on after seven months of work on a single 200m long street. Clearly getting a move onto impress the non-spending Portuguese from the north as they turn up over the next few weeks... ------------- Go away Duchatalet |
Posted By: Jock
Date Posted: 02/July/2019 at 10:24
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Why non spending? Do they turn up with the car full of everything they need? I've seen that on Greek islands. Doesn't do much for the local economy.
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Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 02/July/2019 at 12:28
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"Do they turn up with the car full of everything they need?" Yes. But off topic! Continue somewhere else please.
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Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 08/July/2019 at 16:59
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40 metres to go! Get ready the fanfares. https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 16/July/2019 at 10:44
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10 metres to go! No b****r doing any work, so hold the celebrations. https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Algarveaddick
Date Posted: 16/July/2019 at 19:30
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Bring on the trumpets... It's open at last! ------------- Go away Duchatalet |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 17/July/2019 at 09:19
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Can some advise when or if the GIRO buses resume their normal routes? I won't be here to find out. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 24/July/2019 at 09:07
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Has anyone spotted if the buses have resumed their normal route or are they still going down past the Arte Bar to the marina and back up the hill? Must keep the website up to date! Thanks in advance. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Andrew
Date Posted: 02/August/2019 at 11:24
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Tom, The EVA bus is using that route if that helps you but it would appear they, the authorities, haven’t put the no parking lines etc down yet as it’s being used as a free car parking area and the EVA bus two days ago couldn’t negotiate the bottom corner because of stupidly parked cars. You couldn’t make it up! ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: Algarveaddick
Date Posted: 02/August/2019 at 13:43
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Update: Bus Stop now marked on the road. Barriers up opposite the bus stop, next to the taxi rank to prevent parking there. In other news - as always in August parking laws everywhere else seem to have gone out of the window if you come from France/Spain/Northern Portugal... ------------- Go away Duchatalet |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 02/August/2019 at 21:25
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Thanks for that. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |