Riga to close 11 November Embankment for Independence Day

Riga will impose extensive traffic restrictions for celebrations marking the 108th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, LSM reports. The 11 November Embankment will be closed to vehicles from 3 p.m. on Nov. 17 until 6 p.m. on Nov. 18.

During that period, traffic will also be closed on Eksporta Street between Elizabetes Street and the embankment, while access to Riga Passenger Port will be maintained, and on Kaļķu Street between the embankment and Town Hall Square. Two-way traffic will be organised on part of Pils Street, from Poļu Gate to Dome Square, and on part of Dome Square, from Pils Street to Jēkaba Street.

Poļu Gate and Bīskapa Gate, between the embankment and the parallel street, will be closed to traffic from 1 p.m. on Nov. 17 until midnight. On Nov. 18, vehicle traffic will be prohibited throughout Old Riga from 1 p.m. to midnight, except for vehicles granted special access rights.

Possible closures during the military parade

A rehearsal for the National Armed Forces military parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 on the 11 November Embankment. The parade will take place there at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

If necessary, traffic will be closed on Akmens Bridge, on Uzvaras Boulevard between Valguma Street and the bridge, on the 11 November Embankment between the bridge and the Railway Bridge, and on 13 January Street between Raiņa Boulevard and the embankment. On Nov. 17, the embankment between Akmens Bridge and General Radziņš Embankment may also be closed from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Several city streets will have stopping and parking restrictions. Public transport will be free on the national holiday, with additional services planned.