Sunday’s Prague Marathon also controls traffic in the capital, especially in the center and other parts of the Vltava River. These measures affect cars, trams and buses. The international race, featuring eight thousand elite and amateur runners, started at 09:00 from the Old Town Square.
On the road race Over 42 kilometers, police officers will gradually close streets and intersections until 4:00 p.m. Traffic restrictions on Pařížská Street and the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square will apply for a longer period of time.
The route of the race mainly goes around the Vltava River in city districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8, due to which some streets will be temporarily closed to traffic. A parking ban will be in effect across the racetrack from Saturday.
In some parts of the day, drivers, for example, Čechův, Jiráskýv, Mánesův, Palacký or Libeňský most, Těšnovský tunnel and Dvořákovo, Rašínovská, Podolskánskábánská, Masarykovo eží. Those interested can call 800 100 991 for daytime traffic information.
The marathon also affects the operation of twenty tram and fourteen bus routes. The Prague municipality suggests that commuters prefer to use the metro in the city center, and its operation will be increased. People can find information about the changes here Website Transport Agency or its helpline number 296 191 817.
