Rome Prepares for a Challenging Traffic Weekend: June 13-14
Rome is bracing for a weekend of significant traffic disruptions on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2026. A combination of planned protests, ongoing roadworks, and special events will lead to extensive road closures and numerous bus deviations across the city. Authorities are urging residents and visitors to consult official guides and plan their movements carefully.
Key Events and Their Impact on Traffic:
1. Protests and Demonstrations (Saturday, June 13)
Saturday is expected to be particularly intense, with four major demonstrations scheduled, requiring the deployment of approximately 2,000 police and military personnel. Expect significant closures and bus changes.
- “Remigration and Reconquest” March (Prati Area)
- Time: Approximately 3:00 PM
- Route: Piazza della Libertà to Piazza Risorgimento, via Cola di Rienzo.
- Estimated Participants: 4,000 people.
- Affected Bus Lines: 23, 30, 49, 70, 81, 87, 280, 492, 913, 990.
- Counter-Protest (Verano Area)
- Time: Approximately 2:00 PM
- Route: Piazzale del Verano, Viale Regina Elena, Viale Giovanni Battista Morgagni, Viale del Policlinico, to Piazzale di Porta Pia.
- Affected Bus Lines: 3L, 19L, 60, 61, 62, 66, 71, 82, 88, 90, 163, 310, 443, 448, 490, 492, 495, 542, 545, 649, C2, C3.
- CGIL and Anti-Fascist Demonstration (Fori Imperiali to Piazza Vittorio)
- Time: Concurrent with other protests.
- Route: Fori Imperiali, Largo Corrado Ricci, Via Cavour, Piazza dell’Esquilino, Via Liberiana, Via Merulana, Via dello Statuto, to Piazza Vittorio.
- Estimated Participants: Over 5,000 people.
- Affected Bus Lines: 514, 16, 51, 70, 71, 75, 85, 87, 105, 117, 118, 360, 590, 649, 714, C3.
- Pro-Life Movement March (Piazza della Repubblica to Porta San Giovanni)
- Time: Approximately 2:00 PM
- Route: Piazza della Repubblica, Viale Luigi Einaudi, Largo Villa Peretti, Via Amendola, Via Cavour, Piazza dell’Esquilino, Via Liberiana, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Via Merulana, to Porta San Giovanni.
- Estimated Participants: Over 3,000 people.
- Affected Bus Lines: 3Nav, 514, 16, 40, 51, 60, 64, 66, 70, 71, 75, 81, 82, 85, 87, 92, 105, 117, 170, 223, 360, 590, 649, 714, 792, 910, H, C2, C3.
2. Roadworks and Maintenance
- Piazza di Porta Maggiore and Piazza Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (Friday 9:00 PM – Saturday 4:00 AM)
- Description: Track work for pavement safety.
- Impact: Tram circulation prohibited in Piazza di Porta Maggiore.
- Affected Tram Lines (replaced by buses from 8:00 PM):
- Line 2: Piazzale Flaminio to Piazza Mancini
- Line 3: Valle Giulia to Stazione Trastevere
- Line 5: Centocelle to Via Giolitti
- Line 14: Viale Togliatti to Termini
- Line 19: Viale Giulio Cesare to Centocelle
- Tram Line 8 (Casaletto-Piazza Venezia)
- Duration: Until Sunday, June 14.
- Impact: Entire route replaced by buses from start to end of service.
- Via Marcantonio Bragadin
- Description: Ongoing construction site.
- Affected Bus Line: 247 (towards Stazione Aurelia, diverted via Angelo Emo, Via degli Ammiragli, and Via Anastasio II from Via Angelo Emo at Via Marcantonio Bragadin).
- Holiday Deviation: 180F (towards Largo Reduzzi) also diverted on holidays.
3. Special Events
- Skate World Cup (Ostia)
- Duration: Until Sunday 9:00 PM.
- Location: Via dell’Idroscalo (between Via Costanzo Casana and Via della Martinica) and Via della Martinica (lane from Via dell’Idroscalo to Via delle Ebridi).
- Impact: Circulation prohibited in the specified areas.
- Affected Bus Line: 05 (from Via del Sommergibile, diverted via Via dell’Idroscalo, Via dell’Appagliatore, and Via delle Ebridi).
- “Motorism Made in Italy” Day (EUR)
- Date: Sunday, June 14.
- Time: 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Impact: Road closures in the EUR area.
- Closed Roads: Via Ciro il Grande (between Viale dell’Agricoltura and Viale della Civiltà del Lavoro), Viale della Civiltà del Lavoro (between Quadrato della Concordia and Via della Previdenza Sociale), Viale Beethoven (between Via Chopin and Viale della Civiltà del Lavoro), Quadrato della Concordia (from civic number 2).
- Affected Bus Lines: 73, 170, 708, 762, 763L, 767, 779F, C7.
- Ligabue Concert (Olympic Stadium)
- Date: Friday, June 12.
- Impact: Increased public transport usage. Rome Mobility Services advises using the 20 bus and tram lines serving the Foro Italico area. Metro lines will run until 1:30 AM on Friday, with night buses continuing service afterward.
Recommendations for Commuters:
- Use Public Transport: Whenever possible, opt for public transportation.
- Check Real-time Updates: Consult the Atac website (atac.roma.it) or mobility apps for real-time updates on bus deviations and road closures.
- Allow Extra Travel Time: Expect significant delays and allocate extra time for your journeys.
- Consider Walking or Cycling: For shorter distances, walking or cycling might be the most efficient option.
Further Information:
For detailed information on specific bus deviations and route changes, please refer to the official Atac and Roma Mobilità channels. The city council encourages everyone to stay informed to minimize inconvenience during this busy weekend.
Source: https://www.romatoday.it/attualita/strade-chiuse-roma-13-14-giugno-2026.html
