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Mobility Restrictions in Barcelona for Pope Leo XIV's Visit

The pontiff's passage through the Eixample will cause the most significant impact on the city's mobility.

Aerial view of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona with traffic disruptions and police presence.
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Aerial view of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona with traffic disruptions and police presence.

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Barcelona, from June 9 to 11, will lead to significant mobility and security restrictions, particularly in the Eixample and around the Sagrada Familia.

The pontiff's visit to the city of Barcelona, scheduled from June 9 to 11, will involve a special security and mobility operation designed by the City Council and the Mossos d'Esquadra. This operation will generate numerous restrictions for residents and businesses, especially in the areas where events will take place.
According to the council, the Eixample district will experience the most intense impact, with particular focus on the area surrounding the Sagrada Familia. On Wednesday, June 10, and into the early hours of Thursday, June 11, a large security perimeter will be established with traffic and parking restrictions affecting both major roads and secondary streets. This configuration will lead to general traffic diversions and a notable impact on the bus network.
One of the central events will be the completion of the Jesus Christ tower at the Sagrada Familia and the commemoration of the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death. For this occasion, the Pope will undertake an open-top popemobile journey from Plaça del Cinc d'Oros to the Sagrada Familia, passing through Rosselló street with Diagonal. This route will allow citizens to follow the procession.
Parking will be prohibited and streets will be closed to traffic from 7:00 AM on June 10 until 2:00 AM on June 11, from Plaça del Cinc d'Oros to Lepant street, and between Provença and Còrsega streets. Restrictions will affect streets such as Bruc, Rosselló, Pau Claris, Roger de Llúria, Provença, Girona, Bailen, València, Sicília, Cerdanya, Marina, Mallorca, passeig de Sant Joan, and Roger de Flor. Residents and businesses will be able to access the area by proving their residency, although access will be restricted during the papal procession.
The visit will be divided into three days. On June 9, the pontiff's arrival at the airport and events at the Cathedral and the Olympic Stadium of Montjuïc are scheduled. June 10 will focus on the main events in Ciutat Vella and the Sagrada Familia. On June 11, the departure and progressive deactivation of the security measures will occur. This plan means that some mobility disruptions will begin before and extend beyond the key days.
The operation has a triple objective: to ensure the smooth running of the planned events, to guarantee that residents in the affected areas have the necessary information and alternatives for their daily activities, and to provide a positive experience for both citizens and visitors.

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