Every year, the city of Paris and the Île-de-France region take advantage of the summer period to carry out works, while many Parisians are away on vacation. This year, public transport is bearing the brunt of the work, with several lines closed during the summer, making it difficult to get around if you're staying in the capital. On the roads, you'll also need to be vigilant, with night-time traffic cuts on the Parisring road, and the closure of otherroads in the Paris region.
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just a year away, work, repairs and renovations are accelerating to welcome tourists in the best possible conditions. Particularly on the Paris ring road, since athletes and accredited guests will have to use a reserved lane on the northern section between Porte de Vanves and Porte de Bercy, which must therefore shine brightly before their arrival. To avoid annoying summer workers, the closures are nocturnal, with bans from 9.30pm to 6am.
If you have to drive at night, you'll need to plan ahead and avoid the affected stretches. Fortunately, the city of Paris has set up a tab where you can find all the roadworks that might be bothering you! And don't forget to use the Sytadin website before you set off, which will display in real time any problems you may encounter on your journey.
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www.paris.fr
