Here’s everything you need to know about how one of the world’s biggest cycling events will impact Zurich.
What’s happening?
Fresh off the 2024 Olympic Games, some 1,300 of the world’s best cyclists and para-cyclists are heading to Zurich to compete in the 2024 Cycling and Para-cycling World Championships.
Over eight days, over 52 different races will take place across the city – some more than 100 kilometres in length.
It is, as they say, a big deal.
What does this mean for Zurich?
Besides a lot more lycra, the event will mean interruptions to traffic.
With races taking place on public roads, many will be closed to motor vehicle traffic for substantial periods.
In fact, the city suggests that you take public transport to get about if you have the opportunity.
Which roads will be closed?
Bellerivestrasse, Dufourstrasse, Utoquai and the north-south axis of Quaibrücke will be closed to traffic between 5am and 7pm from Sunday, September 22nd to Tuesday, September 24th.
Between Wednesday, September 25th and Sunday, September 29th, normal traffic access to the districts of Hottingen, Hirslanden, Weinegg, Mühlebach and Seefeld will be closed off.
Outside of Zurich, various roads in Oerlikon, Schwamendingen, the Glattal and Oberland towns of Oetwil am See, Mönchaltorf and Gossau, and Lake Greifensee will be closed temporarily between Saturday, September 21st and Monday, September 23rd.
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What if I need to access those areas by car?
Again, the city strongly recommends that you take public transport, but if you absolutely must access the Zurich districts mentioned above with a car, there will be a checkpoint at Forchstrasse at the Itschnacher intersection.
While not obligatory to enter the area, you can speed up your access through the checkpoint with a permit secured beforehand, available here.
Anything else I need to know?
The World Championships will also impact public transport.
Buses and trams that travel by Lake Zurich and in Oerlikon will be restricted between Saturday, September 21st and Monday, September 23rd.
S-Bahn services will be largely unaffected, with longer trains employed to handle the influx of fans.
To avoid delays, both the ZVV and VBZ recommend that you check their websites and use the journey planner before setting out.
Where can I learn more?
A comprehensive overview of the event, race schedule and ticket shop, all in English, can be accessed here.
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