Beking Monaco returns on Sunday 23rd November, bringing world-class cyclists and community energy to the Port Hercule area. With it comes a series of traffic and parking restrictions that locals should prepare for.

Now in its fifth year, Beking Monaco has become more than just a cycling race — it’s a celebration of sport, community and charity. Set against the iconic backdrop of Port Hercule, the event draws international athletes, local cycling fans and families together for a festive day of competition and cause. But while the atmosphere promises to be vibrant, residents should brace for significant disruptions to vehicle access and parking throughout the day.

Roads closed for Sunday’s festivities

Vehicle traffic will be halted from 4am to 6:30pm on Sunday 23rd November along key arteries around the port. These include Quai des États-Unis, from the restricted zone to its intersection with Route de la Piscine, as well as Route de la Piscine itself, Avenue J.F. Kennedy, and the southern dock, known as Darse Sud. While access to the Jules Soccal dock will be maintained under controlled conditions, it will only be allowed during fixed windows managed by event organisers. Meanwhile, traffic will continue on Boulevard Albert I, but only in its service lane, and a one-way traffic flow will be imposed along Quai Antoine I, beginning just after the Rocher Noghès tunnel and continuing to the Esplanade des Pêcheurs. Vehicles exiting Parking Antoine I, as well as those coming from the tunnel, will be required to turn right toward the Esplanade.

Parking bans to begin days in advance

Parking restrictions will begin well ahead of race day. From 6am on Thursday 21st November until 6am on Monday 24th, no vehicles will be allowed to park along Quai des États-Unis between the regulated access area and Route de la Piscine, on Route de la Piscine itself, in the Louis Chiron bend, on the first part of the Jules Soccal dock, or at Darse Sud. Further bans will apply on Boulevard Albert I from 11pm on Saturday 22nd November until Sunday evening, and on Quai Antoine I from 4am to 6:30pm on the day of the race.

Public transport also affected

CAM Line 1, which connects Monaco-Ville and Saint-Roman, will be rerouted via Avenue d’Ostende, meaning the “Kennedy” and “Auditorium Rainier III” stops will be out of service for the day. The stops at “Spélugues”, “Citronniers” and “Place du Casino” will only be served by Lines 5 and 6.

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Photo credit: Manuel Vitali, Government Department of Communications