How will the “Olympic Lane” closed to traffic work during the Games?

assumption. This is the watchword for the Olympic Games which will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11 and for the Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8. An interactive map is available on the site anticipaterlesjeux.gouv.fr to measure the near-term effects on roads and transport in Paris and Ile-de-France. Among the changes on the roads, it will be necessary to deal with the “Olympic Lane”.

Traffic will not be authorized for everyone on 185 km of roads. These are not full sections, but a lane or line that will be neutralized to allow only certain Olympic-related vehicles to travel. Therefore it will be reserved for authorized persons, other lanes will be passable for all other vehicles.

Where are these Olympic routes?

The following roads will see Olympic routes serving the Olympic venues:

• A1 between Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and Porte de la Chapelle
• A4 between Collegian and Porte de Bercy
• A12 between Roquencourt and Montigny-le-Bretonneux
• A13 between Porte Maillot and Rocquencourt
• Ring road, from Porte de Vanves to Porte de Bercy, northbound
• Circular Boulevard (La Défense)
• Certain Parisian axes

For more details about the exact location of these routes, you can refer to the decree published in official newspaper.

Who can borrow them?

Only accredited vehicles for athletes, official journalists, official delegations, emergency and security vehicles, taxis, ambulances and public transport. Any vehicle caught driving without authorization on the Olympic route will risk a 135 euro fine and legal action.

How to identify them?

Special road signs are provided to warn of these Olympic routes. There will be static panels including games logos, but also illuminated panels and floor markings.

And when does it start?

The activation time for these routes is not yet known, it should be in the spring. On the other hand, we know that they will be active from July 15 for the Olympic Games, followed by the Paralympic Games from August to September.

• A1 between Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and Porte de la Chapelle: July 15-September 11
• A4 between Collegian and Porte de Bercy: July 15-August 13 then August 30-September 8
• A12 between Roquencourt and Montigny-le-Bretonneux: July 15-August 13 then August 27-September 8
• A13 between Porte Mellot and Roquencourt: July 15-August 13 then August 27-September 8
• Ring Road, from Porte de Vanves to Porte de Bercy, northbound: July 15-August 13 then August 22-September 11
• Circular Boulevard (La Défense): July 15-August 13 then August 22-September 11
• Certain Parisian axes