Paris traffic

BLACKPINK concert at the Stade de France: traffic restrictions

BLACKPINK returns to the Stade de France on Saturday August 2 and Sunday August 3, 2025 as part of its new "Deadline World Tour". Due to the K-pop group's two concerts, traffic and parking restrictions have been announced around the Stade de France this weekend. We tell you all about it.

Bison Futé: Black day and traffic jams in the departure direction on August 2, tips for avoiding them

This Saturday, August 2, 2025, the day of the crossroads between July and August, Bison Futé forecasts a black day in the outbound direction. We take a look at the expected traffic situation in France, from August 1 to 4, and suggest routes to avoid traffic jams.

Île-de-France traffic: freeways and roads closed in August

August 2025 promises to be a difficult month for road traffic in the Paris region. The Direction des Routes d'Île-de-France (DiRIF) plans to take advantage of this off-peak period to carry out a series of works. The result? Major roadworks have been announced in the Île-de-France region, leading to the closure of several major routes, including the A6a and Route nationale 406. We take stock.

A1 freeway closures: SNCF work from July 15 to August 1, what you need to know

Please note that the A1 freeway will be closed for eight nights between July 15 and August 1 to allow the installation of a railway structure. This work, linked to the future Roissy-Picardie line, will impact traffic between Survilliers and the A1/N104 interchange. Here's an update so you don't get stuck.

Île-de-France: night-time closures planned on the A1 and A3 from May 14 to 23, 2025

Attention motorists, portions of the A1 and A3 freeways will be closed for six nights between May 14 and May 23, 2025 in Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-d'Oise, due to work on line 17 of the Grand Paris Express. Detour will also be in place, so please plan ahead to avoid traffic delays.

Paris ring road: carpooling lanes now subject to checks and penalties

Carpool lanes are now open on the Paris ring road: checks are in place to ensure that these reserved lanes are used properly.

Paris: conventional traffic soon to return to Place du Trocadéro

According to Le Parisien, the City of Paris is beginning to remove the concrete blocks installed for the Olympics from the Place du Trocadéro in the 16th arrondissement. Full traffic flow around the square should be restored by May 15.

Traffic: the Pont Neuf and the quays closed in Paris for a re-enactment this Tuesday, March 18

Attention motorists and pedestrians! This Tuesday, March 18, 2025, traffic will be completely cut off on the Pont Neuf, in the heart of Paris, due to a judicial reconstruction. The closure, announced by the Préfecture de Police, will run from 1pm to 4pm, and will also affect certain adjacent roads.

Traffic blocked on ring road and A1 after bomb found near Gare du Nord

On Friday, March 7, 2025, a bomb dating back to the Second World War was discovered on a building site in Saint-Denis, near the Gare du Nord train station. As a result, traffic was completely paralyzed in the area, affecting both road and rail traffic. The Paris ring road and the A1 were completely jammed.

All you need to know about carpool lanes in Paris activated this Monday, March 3, 2025!

Announced as part of the Legacy of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games project, car-sharing lanes on the Paris ring road, as well as on the A1 and A13 freeways, will come into service from March 3, 2025. This initiative aims to encourage shared mobility and reduce traffic congestion on the outskirts of the capital. We tell you all about it.

10k du Neuf race: traffic restrictions in Paris this Sunday, March 23

The Course des 10 km du Neuf will cause traffic restrictions in the 9ᵉ arrondissement of Paris on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Departures will take place from Boulevard Haussmann, impacting several adjacent streets.

Paris: noise radars to punish noisy vehicles from summer 2025

Watch out for noisy vehicles! In Paris, from summer 2025, vehicles exceeding 85 decibels will be punished by noise radars. The system, designed to combat noise pollution, carries a fine of €135 per offence. We tell you all about it.

Speed limits, interchanges, traffic, reserved lanes: what's changing in January 2025

Attention, this year we're lifting the foot off the gas! From January 1ᵉʳ 2025, a host of changes will impact traffic in Paris and elsewhere in France. Speed, ZFE, interfile, we take stock of what's changing vehicle traffic at the start of this year.

Traffic disruption for the Christmas vacations: Bison Futé's advice for this weekend

Bison Futé forecasts difficult traffic this weekend of December 27 to 29, 2024, particularly in the Île-de-France, Eastern France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions. Friday and Saturday are expected to be busy for departures, while Saturday and Sunday will be complicated for returns, especially on major routes.

End of toll barriers on the A13 freeway: how does free flow work?

Since December 10, 2024, motorists no longer stop to pay on the A13 freeway between Paris and Normandy. However, tolls have not become free: you now have to pay them after your journey, with the free-flow freeway concept.

Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: the left bank upper quays closed as of Wednesday, December 4

Notre-Dame de Paris reopens at last! More than five years after the cathedral burned down in 2019, it will reopen its doors this weekend, December 7 and 8, 2024. A major security detail has been deployed around Notre-Dame for the reopening festivities, including the closure of the left bank high quays from this Wednesday, December 4.

Greater Paris EPZ: which cars will be banned in 2025?

Postponed several times, the traffic restriction for Crit'air 3 vehicles finally comes into force on January 1, 2025. Which vehicles are affected by this Low Emission Zone (LEZ)?

Christmas window illuminations at BHV: traffic disruptions planned for inauguration

This Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the BHV launches its Christmas window displays with a sound and light show followed by a stroll. The rue de Rivoli will be closed to motorized traffic. We'll take you on a tour.

Launch of reduced speed to 70 km/h on the A86 and A4 this Tuesday: What you need to know

From this Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the speed limit will be reduced to 70 km/h on two main roads in the Paris region: the A86 between Saint-Denis and La Courneuve, and the A4 between Saint-Maurice and Charenton-le-Pont. This measure, similar to that on the Paris ring road, is designed to reduce noise pollution. The experiment will run for a year, with surveys carried out by Airparif and Bruitparif to measure the effects on local residents' quality of life.

All Saints' Day: how to avoid traffic jams in the Paris region?

This Friday, October 25, 2024, Bison Futé forecasts very heavy traffic in the Île-de-France region, classified red in the departure direction, marking the start of the All Saints' Day vacation crossroads. With traffic set to remain heavy on Saturday, here are some tips on how to avoid traffic jams.