Summer vacation in the Paris region has undeniable advantages. True, there is no beach or clean air, but this is compensated by the absence of traffic jams and the atmospheric calm that prevails almost everywhere in the cities around the capital. However, during this period the roads are less busy than work is underway. The goal really is to take advantage of this void to upgrade a diverse and varied infrastructure. This can make life very difficult for motorists who are not on vacation. And that will be the case this summer, especially for those traveling to the north of France.

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Almost complete closure

So, since Sunday, July 9, part of the A1 highway has been completely closed to traffic. And it continues until August 13. In total, access to four kilometers of tracks is prohibited at Ronchenne only in the Paris-Lille direction. Then the asphalt will be recycled, although it ages and deteriorates over time. But that’s not all, because further work is planned, at least until 2026. But 2024 will be somewhat freed up, thanks to the organization of the Olympic Games, which will take place right near this highway.

big works

Therefore, the network must function perfectly so that delegations and members of the organization can move easily. On the other hand, it will be a different story for motorists while the expressways are closed to traffic. During these major works it will be possible to use secondary roads such as RN227 or A22 and A25. However, please note that the on-ramp leading to the M48 at Ronchin and the one connecting the A22 and A1 will also be closed for several weeks. Therefore, you need to plan your travels well this summer!