Barcelona will experience widespread traffic disruptions this Sunday, 29 March, as the 105th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya concludes its final stage in the city. The prestigious cycling event, culminating on Montjuïc mountain, will necessitate extensive road closures, parking restrictions, and diversions for numerous bus routes throughout the day.
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The Ajuntament de Barcelona strongly advises residents to plan their journeys in advance. Officials recommend utilising public transport whenever possible and avoiding the areas around Montjuïc and Plaça Espanya during the competition hours, as significant traffic impacts are expected. The Barcelona stage will run from 11:50 to 14:05, with both the start and finish located within Montjuïc Park.
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Race Route and Road Closures
Vehicle circulation will be prohibited on all roads forming part of the race route. This includes a section of the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. The neutralised start begins at 11:50 from Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina. Cyclists will proceed along Plaça Espanya (Llobregat side, contraflow) and the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes (sea side, contraflow). They will then access the central carriageway of Gran Via between Carrer Sant Germà and Carrer Mèxic, also in contraflow, before continuing along Gran Via, 191, in the Llobregat direction.
The competitive section of the race will commence from this point, leading the peloton out of Barcelona via the C-31. The cyclists are expected to re-enter Barcelona at approximately 12:39, arriving from L’Hospitalet de Llobregat via the C-31. The return route includes Plaça Cerdà (underpass), the central carriageway of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes (sea side), and the lateral carriageway of Gran Via. They will then pass through Plaça Espanya (Llobregat-sea side) and Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina, before reaching Avinguda Rius i Taulet, where the challenging Montjuïc Park circuit begins.
Montjuïc Circuit Details
Once inside Montjuïc Park, cyclists will complete seven laps of a demanding circuit. This route encompasses Avinguda Rius i Taulet, Carrer Guàrdia Urbana, and Passeig de Santa Madrona. It continues along Avinguda de l’Estadi and Avinguda Miramar. The peloton will then ascend Carretera de Montjuïc and Plaça Sardana, travelling in the opposite direction to normal traffic flow. They will connect with Avinguda Castell and Passeig de Migdia. The circuit proceeds via Passeig Olímpic and Plaça Sant Jordi, before heading down Avinguda Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia and returning to Avinguda Rius i Taulet to complete each lap. The final stage is scheduled to conclude at 14:05.
Public Transport and Parking Impacts
Public transport disruptions will begin early on Sunday morning due to event preparations. From 06:30, bus lines 13, 150, and the Bus Turístic Red Route will experience diversions. Additional restrictions will affect lines D20, H12, H16, V5, X2, X3, 46, 65, 109, 115, and the 983 Montjuïc Funicular shuttle from 11:00. By 12:30, lines 13, 55, 125, and 150 will also face restrictions, though the X3 line will resume its regular route. According to the Ajuntament, all bus service restrictions will conclude by 14:30.
Parking prohibitions will also be in effect across several key areas. Parking is forbidden from 14:00 on Saturday, 28 March, until 15:00 on Sunday, 29 March, in locations such as Plaça Carles Buïgas, sections of Carrer Guàrdia Urbana, Passeig Santa Madrona, Avinguda Miramar, Carretera de Montjuïc, Passeig Migdia, Passeig Olímpic, Avinguda Estadi, Segons Jocs Mediterranis, Carrer Joaquim Blume, and Plaça Espanya at its confluence with Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina. Furthermore, some restrictions will extend until 17:00 on Sunday, 29 March. These include Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina (between Avinguda Rius i Taulet and Plaça Espanya), Avinguda Rius i Taulet (between Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina and Guàrdia Urbana), and Avinguda Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia (sea side, between Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina and the Mies van der Rohe pavilion access). Residents and visitors should check local signage for specific details and plan accordingly to minimise inconvenience.
Originally published by El Periódico Barcelona. Read original article.
