This Friday, Paris closed the first three streets and the first metro station linked to the organization of the Olympic Gameswhich will start in 71 days.
Many competitions will take place in the center of the city, which will force the closure of some axes and cause many traffic restrictions.
Initially, metro line 12 was closed at Concordia stationwhere the central plaza will host BMX, breaking, skateboard and 3×3 basketball events.
However, they remain open until June 17, nine days before the opening ceremony, the other two coming in that area, 1 and 8.
An ephemeral stadium has been going up in that square since March 1, but now it is necessary to close the station to speed up the works.
In addition, circulation will be closed on the north-south axis. of the square, which already has various traffic restrictions.
Starting June 1, the entire square will be closed and a month later some surrounding streets will also be closed.
The Alexander III Bridge is also closed to traffic.where open water swimming, triathlon and road cycling events will take place, the first to cross the Seine will be cut off.
Pedestrians may continue to use it, but only in a very strict way.
The third road closed is Gallieni Avenue, which provides access to the Esplanade des Invalides, where archery, road cycling events and the finish of the marathon are scheduled.
Restrictions will be added in the coming weeks to the seven competition areas located in the capital, as well as near the City Hall, whose square will host festive activities linked to the Games.
Source: La Verdad
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