The Principality is set for a thrilling month of motorsport this May with the 8th and 9th Monaco E-Prix and the 82nd Formula 1 TAG Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco, but residents and visitors should be aware of significant adjustments to traffic, parking, and pedestrian access throughout the city.

Monaco will host two major automotive events this May, beginning with the 8th and 9th editions of the Monaco E-Prix on 3rd and 4th May, followed by the 82nd Formula 1 TAG Heuer Grand Prix from 22nd to 25th May. In preparation, widespread changes to road access and public transport will be implemented across the Principality.

During race weekends, key roads including Quai des États-Unis, Route de la Piscine, Appontement Jules Soccal and Darse Sud will be closed to vehicles. Additional closures will affect areas such as Boulevard Albert Ier, Place du Casino, Avenue des Citronniers and Avenue Princesse Grace. Certain streets, such as Rue Princesse Florestine and Avenue du Port, will experience reversed traffic flow, while a temporary two-way system will be introduced on Rue Grimaldi. Two major tunnels, Rocher Albert Ier and Rocher Noghès, will also be closed at times. Pedestrian access will be restricted in several areas to those with official tickets or passes, including along the Port and around key viewing points.

Parking will be severely limited throughout the city, particularly from 30th April to 4th May and again from 22nd to 25th May. Several streets, including Avenue de la Madone, Rue Princesse Florestine and Boulevard Albert Ier, will have parking bans in place. Electric vehicle charging stations operated by Monaco ON will also be neutralised at different points in May, notably on Avenue de la Madone, Rue Grimaldi and Quai des États-Unis.

Public transport will see major deviations, with the Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco (CAM) adjusting several of its urban bus routes during the events. Full details for the E-Prix period are already available via the CAM website, with further updates for the Grand Prix expected closer to the event.

To help manage travel during the races, real-time traffic updates will be available via Waze for both the E-Prix and the Grand Prix.

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