Until Friday 19th January, motorists on the A8 should expect some traffic modifications and affiliated disruptions as Vinci Autoroutes, the company that maintains the motorway system in the region, completes various maintenance projects.
Though Vinci will be doing its best to limit disturbances to commuters by only working during nighttime hours, there may still be some areas that will see added congestion due to works.
Direction: Monaco and Italy
Between 8.30pm and 5.30am, the Exit 42 ramp in the Mougins area will be closed each night until 18th January. Drivers are being directed to the Exit 41 Mandelieu-Est ramp in its place.
The La Riviera Française service station near Beausoleil will be subject to a complete shutdown between 2pm on 16th January and 6am on 17th January. Drivers being asked to use the Aire de la Côte d’Azur between Mougins and Antibes as an alternative.
Additionally, the Monaco Est/Roquebrune-Cap-Martin-Beausoleil entry ramp will be closed from 16th to 17th January between 9pm and 5am. Light vehicles should use the 59 Menton interchange while heavy goods vehicles are being directed to the 57 La Turbie alternative.
Heading west
From 15th to 18th January, Exit 42 near Mougins will be closed to traffic from 8.30pm to 5.30am. Drivers are being asked to use the Mandelieu-Est Exit 41 during this time.
Exit 48 near Cagnes-sur-Mer will be closed each night from 15th to 19th January from 9pm to 5am. Commuters are being directed to use Exit 47 at Villeneuve-Loubet in its place.
Exit 58 in the Monaco Est/Roquebrune-Cap-Martin-Beausoleil sector will not be accessible from 17th to 18th January from 9pm to 5am. Motorists can instead use the prior Exit 59.
Click here for more information about the schedule of works.
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