This week, Montpellier is preparing to welcome a series of traffic works that promise to have a significant impact on your daily commute. Whether you are a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist, it is essential to stay informed of upcoming changes to better anticipate your travels. This work aims to improve the transportation network and promote sustainable mobility, but it also generates adjustments that you must take into account. Stay with us to find out how these new measures could transform your daily routine and why it is crucial to prepare for them.
The city of Montpellier is experiencing an intense period of traffic work, impacting various neighborhoods. As an editor specializing in urban planning and mobility, I want to inform you of the changes that could transform your daily journeys this week.
Work in progress which impacts traffic
Several construction sites currently underway could affect your usual journey. For example, in the Center district, rue du Grand Saint-Jean is closed for widening of the sidewalks and improvement of access for people with reduced mobility (PRM). A diversion route is available via rue Durand.
Likewise, the streets of Aiguerelles, Farges and General Riu are undergoing road renovation and beautification work which will last until October 31, 2024. Detours will be put in place according to the needs of the site.
New projects starting this week
This week, new work will also begin. From July 22 to September 13, 2024, Cours Gambetta will see the development of a bicycle ring to improve cycle continuity around the city center. Alternating traffic will be put in place according to the needs of the site.
On Pirée Avenue, the sidewalks will be resurfaced during the night of July 30 to 31, 2024. During this period, the Jean Zuccarelli bridge will be closed and a diversion will be put in place for vehicles and pedestrians.
Impact of recent work
Some recently renovated areas return to their usual configuration. For example, Bosserville alley in the Croix d’Argent district reopened to traffic after the development of the lanes and sidewalks as part of the construction of line 5 of the tramway.
In Castelnau-le-Lez, rue de Doscarès, closed for work to strengthen the drinking water networks, has also been accessible again since August 3, 2024.
Affected metropolitan areas
The work is not limited to Montpellier. In the outskirts, several municipalities are also affected. In Fabrègues, work to create a cycle path and repair the roadway will close metropolitan road 27E7 during the day until July 31, 2024.
Likewise, in Lavérune, avenue des Serres will undergo closures to allow the creation of cycle paths and the renewal of sanitation networks.
Tips for drivers
To minimize inconvenience, here are some tips:
- Plan your journeys by checking information on closures and diversions.
- Use public transportation when it is not affected by construction.
- Consider carpooling to reduce the impact on traffic.
- Stay informed with real-time navigation apps.
If you live in or are passing through Montpellier this week, these construction sites could transform your daily commute. Stay vigilant and adapt to new traffic conditions for smooth and safe travel.