Disruptions to mobility for the music and firework spectacular for La Mercè 2025

Spectators can watch the event live from Av. Rius i Taulet, Av. Reina Maria Cristina and Pl. Espanya. Traffic restrictions will apply in all streets affected by the firework safety perimeter during the display.

25/09/2025 14:43 h

Restrictions on circulation

Restrictions on circulation will be in place from 9 pm on Sunday, 28, to 1 am on Monday, 29 September, in Av. Montanyans:

  • Side nearest the Besòs at the Palau Nacional (both sides), from the Capella de Santa Madrona, in Poble-sec, to the back of the Palau Nacional.
  • Area behind the Palau Nacional (side nearest the mountains).
  • Side nearest the Llobregat at the Palau Nacional (last two staggered parking sections).

Vehicles that remain parked in these streets may be cordoned off.

As from 6 pm on 28 September, traffic will not be able to circulate in the following places:

  • Av. Reina Maria Cristina.
  • Av. Rius i Taulet.
  • Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia (between the streets of Guàrdia Urbana and Mèxic).
  • Inbound traffic in the Gran Via will be diverted to the section below Pl. Espanya.
  • In the side lane of the Gran Via nearest the sea, by Sant Germà, traffic will be diverted to the central section and not allowed to pass from the central section of the Gran Via to the side lane, by Mèxic.
  • Descending traffic in Mèxic will be diverted along Sant Fructuós.
  • Circulation in Pl. Espanya coming from Creu Coberta and Tarragona will be diverted along the Gran Via, in the direction of Pl. Cerdà.
  • The ascending side of Av. Paral·lel will be diverted along Entença, and residual traffic along Lleida.
  • Vilamarí will be diverted along Lleida or along the descending side of Av. Paral·lel.
  • The road closure in Av. Montanyans will apply at 7 pm, from Sant Jordi, from Pl. Eusebi Millán and from Pg. Santa Madrona.
  • To delimit the safety zone at the Mirador del Palau Nacional, Tarragona will be diverted along Consell de Cent, towards Moianès.
  • Diputació will be diverted along Vilamarí.
  • Gran Via (side lane nearest the mountain) will be diverted along Vilamarí.

Traffic restrictions

To protect people leaving the event on Sunday, 28 September, road closures will apply from 10.15 pm until the authorities determine that normal traffic circulation can resume without the risk of pedestrians occupying road surfaces.

Traffic restrictions will apply in the following places:

  • Tunnel in Pl. Espanya, from Pl. Ildefons Cerdà and all intersecting roads in the direction of Pl. Espanya.
  • Lleida with Pg. Santa Madrona and Pg. Exposició.
  • Vilamarí with Aragó, traffic will be diverted towards Aragó.
  • Entença with Diputació, traffic will be diverted towards Entença.
  • Sepúlveda with Entença, traffic will be diverted towards Entença.
  • Gran Via with Santa Dorotea, residual traffic will be diverted towards Santa Dorotea.

The City Police and the Barcelona Fire Service, together with other security and emergency services, have planned an operation to ensure coexistence, mobility and safety, with patrols in the area to be stepped up.

Public transport

The bus lines affected, with services diverted or routes limited, are:

To get to Av. Reina Maria Cristina, people are advised to use the metro and get off at Espanya (L1/L3).

Besides the disruptions described, further disruptions will apply owing to the operation for the FC Barcelona match.

 

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