Last Wednesday, a day that should have been ordinary turned into a nightmare for many residents of the Bas and Haut-Rhin. Indeed, the Olympic flame, a symbol of peace and unity, caused chaos on the roads of the region. What events led to this unexpected situation?
Impacts on road traffic
Last Wednesday, the arrival of the Olympic flame caused chaos on the roads of Bas and Haut-Rhin. With a significant security presence involving more than 2000 law enforcement officers, traffic in Alsace was severely disrupted.
Traffic restrictions
The entire route taken by the Olympic flame was subject to drastic restrictions. Several streets were closed to traffic starting at 4:30 PM, with reopenings scheduled around 11 PM.
List of affected streets:
- Pierre de Coubertin Street
- Lucien Febvre Street
- Dresden Boulevard
Strike and transport disruptions
The massive strike at CTS added to the disruptions caused by the passage of the Olympic flame. Many bus and tram lines were interrupted between 4 PM and 8 PM, directly impacting the mobility of residents.
Parking and traffic directions
In addition to the traffic restrictions, parking bans were implemented along the route of the Olympic flame. Traffic directions were reversed to facilitate the passage of the procession.
Parking information:
- Prohibited along the route
- Within 20 meters of perpendicular streets
