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Difficulties for road carriers in France due to the Olympic Games

The French Ministry of Transport has released a special interactive map to assist drivers in navigating the Île-de-France region (Paris and seven surrounding districts) during the Olympic Games.

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The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will commence on Friday, July 26, and last until August 11. Due to this event, numerous traffic restrictions will apply in the French capital and its surrounding areas, and increased controls will be carried out.

The French Government road service, Bison Futé, recommends avoiding driving in Île-de-France on Friday, July 26, after 10:00 AM.

To help drivers navigate the various restrictions and routes closed due to ongoing sports competitions, the French Ministry of Transport has made a special interactive map available.

Drivers can use this interactive map to access detailed information on traffic restrictions by day and time.

Translation of the legend in the map linked above:

Voies Olympiques Olympic roads
Itinéraires Olympiques Olympic routes
Site de compétition Competition venue
Périmètre de protection (SILT) Protective circuit (SILT – residents and store staff have access, as well as public services, security forces, and emergency services with special passes)
Accès motorisé interdit sauf dérogation Entry ban for mechanical vehicles, unless exempt
Accès motorisé réglementé : déviation de la circulation de transit Regulated access for motor vehicles: diversion of transit traffic

Additionally, on a government website, drivers can check the current road situation in France.