Portugal Airport Staff Strike Disrupts Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, Azores Operations

Several traffic and travel disruptions are affecting different regions worldwide. In Downtown Melbourne, New Haven Avenue and other streets will be closed from September 26 to 27 for the Space Coast Pride Festival, prompting local traffic advisories. Portugal's major airports face ongoing disruption due to a prolonged ground-handling staff strike from September 3, 2025, through January 2, 2026, with significant impacts expected during holidays and weekends, leading to widespread delays and cancellations. The UK is preparing for a nationwide Emergency Alert System Test on September 7, with warnings displayed on motorway signs to notify drivers of the alert, which is intended to ensure the system's readiness for real emergencies. In Bermuda, a lane on Black Watch Pass is partially closed due to a wall collapse, with safety reviews and repairs underway. Jammu and Kashmir's highway traffic faces closures and regulated movement due to landslides and damage from heavy rains, affecting key routes like NH-44 and the Mughal Road, with authorities advising commuters to follow instructions and check updates regularly.