During the public holidays, several traffic restrictions will be in place in Riga, some of which will come into force already on November 9.
Although there will be traffic restrictions in several parts of the city, public transport will be provided. Certain routes can be shortened or diverted along other routes, while providing residents with the opportunity to get to festive events and return home.
Traffic restrictions related to Lāčplēsis Day events
Preparing for the events of Lāčplēsis Day, from 9 November at 9:00 a.m. 20:00 to 12 November at 8:00 p.m. Bāriņu Street will be closed for traffic at 12.00. On the other hand, already from 9 November at 9:00 a.m. At 8.00, it will be prohibited to stop and park vehicles on Mazā Nometņu Street in the section from Ojāra Vācieta Street to Kokles Street and on Hermana Street in the section from Ojāra Vācieta Street to Bāriņu Street.
11 November from 11 a.m. 17.00 to 24.00 traffic will be closed on the 11 November embankment section from Akmens Bridge to Vanšu Bridge. In addition, from 10 November at 10:00 a.m. 3 p.m. to 11 noon At 24:00, it will be forbidden to park vehicles on the parallel street of the 11 November embankment from the Polish Gate to the Bishop's Gate.
Traffic restrictions related to the events of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
Preparing for the events of the proclamation day of the Republic of Latvia, from 16 November at 12:00. 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. on 18 November At 23.00, it will be prohibited to stop and park vehicles on the 11 November embankment in the section from Akmens Bridge to Muitas Street, as well as on the parallel street of the embankment.
The 11 November embankment will be closed for traffic from the afternoon of 17 November to the evening of 18 November. On 17 November, a general test of the military parade will take place.
The stone bridge can be temporarily closed on November 17 during the military parade rehearsal, while on November 18 during the parade the bridge will be closed for transport traffic for about one to two hours. Public transport will continue to run in both cases.
The Vanšu Bridge will be available for pedestrians, but no gatherings will be allowed on it.
Use of drones
For security reasons, during public holidays, the use of drones will only be allowed for the National Armed Forces. Citizens are encouraged not to use drones at venues.
During the national holidays, the capital will also host the Staro Rīga light festival, during which traffic restrictions will be imposed in certain parts of the city. More information on the upcoming traffic restrictions will be distributed during the next week, as well as published on the website www.riga.lv and in the social network accounts of the municipality.
Riga municipality invites residents to plan their movements in time, observe the road signs placed and keep up to date with the latest information.