There are several traffic restrictions during public holiday events in Riga.
Some restrictions start as early as November 9. Public transport also runs during restrictions. Some routes are shorter or take other streets, but people can still go to events and home.
Traffic restrictions during Lāčplēsis Day events
From 9 November at noon. 20:00 to 12 November at 8:00 p.m. Barinu Street is closed at 12.00. From 9 November at noon. It is forbidden to stop and stand at 8:00 AM in the section of Mazā Nometņu Street from Ojāra Vācieta Street to Kokles Street, in the section of Hermana Street from Ojāra Vācieta Street to Bāriņu Street. 11 November from 11 a.m. At 17.00 to 24.00, traffic on the 11 November embankment in the section from Akmens Bridge to Vanšu Bridge is closed. From 10 November at 10:00 3 p.m. to 11 noon At 24:00, vehicles may not be parked on the parallel street of the 11 November embankment from the Polish Gate to the Bishop's Gate.
Traffic restrictions during the events of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
From 16 November at. 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. on 18 November At 23.00 it is forbidden to stop and stand: - on the 11 November embankment in the section from Akmens Bridge to Muitas Street, - on the parallel street of the embankment. The embankment of November 11 is closed for traffic from the afternoon of November 17 to the evening of November 18. On November 17, a general test of the military parade is taking place (this is the big test before the parade). The stone bridge can be temporarily closed during the rehearsal on November 17. On November 18, during the parade, the Stone Bridge is closed for transport for about 1 to 2 hours. Public transport continues to run during this time. The Vanšu Bridge is open to pedestrians, but large groups should not gather on the bridge.
Use of drones
For security reasons, only the National Armed Forces may use drones during the holidays. Drones are not used by people at events.
During the national holiday, Riga also hosts the ‘Staro Rīga’ light festival.
During this time, there are other traffic restrictions in some places. More information on these restrictions will be available next week. It will be published on the website www.riga.lv and on the social network accounts of Riga municipality. Riga municipality invites people to plan trips in time, watch road signs and follow the latest information.