In Paris, traffic for cars, cyclists and pedestrians is becoming increasingly difficult as a result of the organization of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. After the closure of several metro and tramway stations and the installation of Olympic lanes, Parisians will have to adapt to the famous"gray" and"red" security perimeters set up around the Seine in the run-up to the Games, from July 18 to 26, 2024.
In the gray zone (the"SILT" perimeter), access is highly regulated. Here, pedestrians can circulate, but only if they are holders of a Pass Jeux, the digital pass. Motorized access, on the other hand, is prohibited, " except for rare exceptions and subject to possession of a Games Pass ", as the City of Paris points out.
In the red zone, pedestrian and cyclist access is free and does not require a digital pass. Motorized access, however, is prohibited,"except in rare cases", explains the City of Paris.
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The entry into force of the safety perimeters also has consequences for the capital's bridges. And crossing the Seine promises to be particularly difficult from July 18 to 26. The reason for this? Several bridges, between the Pont d'Austerlitz and the Pont d'Iéna inclusive, will simply be closed to vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian traffic.
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However, the City of Paris states that only four bridges - located between the Pont d'Austerlitz and the Pont d'Iéna - will remain traversing and accessible without a Games Pass, in order to " facilitate passage between the Left and Right Banks ". But which bridges are involved? Which bridges will have to be used to cross the Seine without a digital pass?
The Pont des Invalides (7th arrondissement), the Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor (pedestrian access only), the Pont Notre-Dame and the Petit-Pont Cardinal-Lustiger (central Paris) will be open to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, as will the Pont de Sully (5th arrondissement).
" All bridges upstream of the Pont d'Austerlitz and downstream of the Pont d'Iéna will remain open to traffic, except on July 26, the day of the opening ceremony," adds the City of Paris.
Here's the list of bridges that will remain open, allowing you to cross the Seine for the duration of the Paris Olympics without needing a Games Pass.
However, on July 26, all remaining bridges will be closed at the following times:
"These bridges will remain open and freely accessible for the duration of the Games, both for individuals and for public transport. If you need to get from one bank to the other without being affected and without losing time, these are the bridges you should use on your itinerary," says the Anticipating the Games website.
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