Barcelona will experience extensive road closures and public transport disruptions this Sunday, May 10, as the city hosts the 46th El Corte Inglés Race, expecting 50,000 participants. These restrictions will primarily affect central Barcelona from 05:00 to 14:00.
The race route starts at Queen Maria Cristina Square, then follows Diagonal Avenue, Balmes Street, Rosselló Street, Diagonal Avenue again, Bruc Street, Mallorca Street, Passeig de Gràcia, Aragón Street, Calàbria Street, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, Sant Joan Promenade, and Sant Pere Roundabout, finishing at Catalunya Square. All these major thoroughfares will be closed to traffic during the event.
Barcelona Metropolitan Transport (TMB) confirmed that over 40 bus lines and several tram services will alter their routes or face limitations. This impacts residents and visitors relying on public transport across the city.
Public Transport Diversions
The affected bus lines include D40, D50, H6, H8, H10, H12, H16, V3, V5, V7, V9, V11, V13, V15, V17, V19, V21, 6, 7, 19, 22, 24, 27, 33, 34, 39, 47, 54, 55, 59, 63, 67, 68, 78, 113, 141. Additionally, several tram services and the Barcelona Bus Turístic's blue and red lines will also experience disruptions. These extensive changes will require commuters to plan alternative travel.
Impact on City Mobility
The El Corte Inglés Race is one of Barcelona's largest annual sporting events, drawing tens of thousands of runners through iconic city districts. These areas, including parts of the Eixample and Les Corts, are home to hundreds of thousands of residents and serve as major commercial and tourist hubs. The extensive closures will significantly alter daily routines for many.
TMB advises using the metro as an alternative for travel across the city. Participants can reach the starting area by using the Maria Cristina station on L3. Road closures will be progressively lifted once the race concludes.
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Originally published by El Periódico Barcelona. Read original article.
