Day: 23 October 2024

Monaco has begun its latest round of street resurfacing, targeting eight key areas with night-only works to minimise traffic disruption.

Monaco takes great care in maintaining its infrastructure, with regular asphalt resurfacing being a key part of this effort. The Department of Urban Planning has launched its latest round of street repairs, focusing on eight areas from now until 15^th November.

To decrease impact on traffic, they have made plans to work only at night, and to complete work in a single night where possible. In three cases, this will not be possible, but they have stated they will complete tasks as expediently as possible. Manual controls will allow for access to car parks and shops, including the entry ways to buildings, where necessary. 

Avenue Varavilla is the first stop. There will be alternating traffic from 8pm to 6pm on the night of 23^rd October into 24^th October and will not only re-tarmac the roads but will also tackle a damaged road section at the bridge. 

Chemin de la Turbie will also be affected on 23^rd into 24^th October, closing from 8pm to 6am. No parking will be permitted on the street after 4pm and access to car parks will be blocked. 

On the 24^th into 25^th, work on Boulevard Rainier III will take place, with a closure from 8pm to 6am and again, no parking after 4pm. Agaves car park will be accessible via rue de la Turbie. 

Avenue Hector Otto is the next up and is getting a major facelift. From 8pm to 6am on 28^th to 31^st October, and 4^th to 6^th November, there will be a “complete rehabilitation of the avenue”. For residents who are not permitted to use their car parks during these periods, temporary free parking cards will be issued for the Salines car park. They can be acquired at the parking lot’s reception office. 

From 8pm to 6am on the night of 6^th into 7^th November, Avenue Pasteur Bas will be closed, though access to all Princess Grace Hospital Centre car parks, both staff and patients, will be maintained. Pedestrians will also still be able to pass, as will those exiting the hospital’s public car park. 

At the Palais Honoria at Boulevards du Jardin Exotique and Belgique, roads will be shut down from 9pm to 6am on the 7^th to 8^th November. Connection between the boulevards is via the upper part of rue Bosio with alternating traffic in both directions. 

Avenue de Fontvieille is last, from 12^th to 15^th November with closures from 8pm to 6am. Work will occur under the new Ilot Pasteur structure and residents of the Fontvieille Shopping Centre villas can take advantage of free parking there. The Wurtemberg car park will also be open. 

Pedestrian paths are also being maintained and marked. The impacted intercity bus lines and the Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco will be diverted from 8pm, with prior information to be given to users.

The eighth location – Boulevard du Larvotto – has already been completed. Emergency vehicles and personnel will have total access in emergencies. 

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With summer now over and people turning to indoor pursuits, the chance of catching a virus is once again on the rise. So, the Monaco government has launched a new flu and Covid vaccination campaign aimed at the vulnerable. Here’s where you can go to get your jabs. 

The Department of Social Affairs and Health is reminding Monegasques, residents and social security beneficiaries in Monaco about the importance of getting vaccinated against seasonal flu and Covid-19, especially for those at higher risk of severe illness.

This joint vaccination campaign targets people aged 65 and over, those under 65 with certain chronic conditions, pregnant women, people with obesity, and anyone staying in a follow-up care or medico-social facility, regardless of age.

Vaccines adapted to the current strains are already available in Monaco’s pharmacies, with or without a prescription. You can get vaccinated directly at the pharmacy or pick up the vaccine and visit your GP.

Both vaccinations—flu and Covid-19—can be administered at the same time, using different injection sites, or spaced out without needing to wait between doses. It’s important not to delay, as the vaccines take a few days to offer full protection. The aim is for those who most need them to be vaccinated before the epidemic season gets in full swing.

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