Firefighters in action, fake injuries... If you're planning to drive in Paris or ride a motorcycle this evening, you might get stuck. From Thursday, April 16, 2026, starting at 9 PM until Friday, April 17 around 3 AM, the Paris Fire Brigade will be conducting a large-scale exercise that requires the use of several streets and main roads in Paris.
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Several neighborhoods blocked on the right and left bank
No, you won’t be able to drive at all on several roads in the 1st, 4th, and 7th districts. Tonight, Thursday, April 16, starting at 9 PM, the George Pompidou way between the Louis-Philippe bridge and the Tuileries tunnel will be fully closed to motorists.
On the side of the Édouard-Glissant promenade, near the Solférino port and the Léopold Sédar Senghor bridge, the closure will happen starting at 10 PM. On the bus lanes of the quai de la Mégisserie, quai de Gesvres, quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, and quai des Célestins, as well as on the Voltaire and Valéry Giscard d’Estaing quays, traffic will also be restricted.
Parking will be prohibiteds.
An exercise to improve the care of victims in Paris
Pedestrians can access these areas, though it is highly discouraged. Local residents will certainly be able to reach their homes. This exercise by the Paris Fire Brigade aims to test, improve, and ensure the effectiveness of its operational response for the simultaneous care of many victims , as stated by the Paris police prefecture in a press release.
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A way to ensure « a continuous approach of anticipation, preparation and operational excellence, along with coordination among the different state services », completes the police prefecture. If you were planning to visit the affected neighborhoods, we recommend finding alternative routes starting now !