The Tour de France disrupts urban mobility in Barcelona

The cycling time trial has forced street closures and bus diversions, hindering traffic across the city.

Image of closed streets with metal barriers in Barcelona during a cycling race.
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Image of closed streets with metal barriers in Barcelona during a cycling race.

The holding of a Tour de France time trial in Barcelona has generated traffic restrictions and changes in public transport, dividing circulation between the sea and mountain areas this Saturday.

Traffic cuts and bus line diversions have made the metro and walking the main alternatives for getting around the city. Drivers have faced limitations in both traffic and parking in the areas affected by the circuit.
As the day progressed, access between the two sides of the circuit was restricted. The only option for crossing on foot was a temporary footbridge located between Valencia and Sardenya streets, where pedestrian queues formed.
While some residents chose to stay home or run errands early in the morning, others experienced the day with resignation due to mobility difficulties. The operation included volunteers to manage the passage of people between the security barriers.