Early this morning, farmers began blocking the A13 in western Paris, causing significant disruptions on this major route connecting Normandy to the capital. According to Sytadin, the official traffic monitoring tool for Île-de-France, the A13 motorway has been closed in both directions between Saint-Cloud and Porte d'Auteuil since around 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
This farmers' protest adds yet another disruption to the daily commutes of Île-de-France residents at the start of the year. The exit ramp number 4 towards Saint-Cloud and Ville-d'Avray is now mandatory for all drivers traveling along this route. This change is expected to cause significant traffic jams in the Hauts-de-Seine department, particularly in the towns of Saint-Cloud, Sèvres, and Boulogne-Billancourt.
Traffic authorities strongly advise drivers to avoid the A13 heading toward Paris from Rocquencourt. To bypass the blockage, Sytadin recommends an alternative route: take the A12 toward Bois-d'Arcy, then exit onto the N12 toward Vélizy-Villacoublay, before connecting to the A86 heading toward Créteil, and finally joining the N118 toward Pont-de-Sèvres (D910). This detour adds a significant amount of time to the usual commute into the city.
At this point, authorities have not announced a reopening time. The closure period remains indefinite and will depend on how the situation develops on the ground. We recommend checking Sytadin regularly for live traffic updates and to plan your route accordingly.
While the current demonstration primarily targets the A13, other major roads in western Île-de-France may experience significant slowdowns due to the influx of diverted traffic. The N118, A86, and N12 are expected to face especially heavy congestion this morning. Commuters are encouraged to consider using RER and metro lines to reach Paris, with stations such as Porte d'Auteuil (line 10) or Pont de Sèvres (line 9) offering convenient alternatives.
In brief, if you're heading to or passing through western Paris this Thursday morning, plan ahead and check traffic conditions before you leave. The closure of the A13 is part of a farmers' protest that echoes the demonstrations seen across France in recent months. For the latest updates on traffic in Île-de-France, visit Sytadin or the website of Paris Police Prefecture.
