The A13 motorway between Paris and Vaucresson is closed until at least Monday

Attention all onward travelers the A13 Towards Paris, but also from Vaucresson To Paris, Lanes are completely closed. Authorities and road managers had advised people to avoid this key route this morning after an incident was reported in the city Saint Cloud TunnelThis led to an emergency closure of this important section for commuters and travelers entering the capital.

The closure announced at 7:45 a.m. affects the section between the Paris ring motorway and the motorway junctionA86 duplex at Vaucresson. The problem was located exactly between the Saint Cloud viaduct and tunnel.Infrastructure problems on the road” were cited by the Direction des Routes d'Île-de-France (Dirif) as the main cause, without providing further details.

As a result of this closure there will be significant traffic disruptions and complete overload between theA12 and thatA86 duplex. According to Sytadin, road users can expect significant delays, estimated at over two hours for the distance of just three kilometers.

In a press release, the prefecture of Hauts-de-Seine announced that the closure would be extended until Monday, April 22nd! ” The crack runs at the end of the access road and crosses the A13 towards Parc de Saint-Cloud, ranging in depth from 50 to 80 cm depending on the location “, It says.

Traffic tips

Alternative routes are available for drivers wishing to reach Paris:

• From Rocquencourt: Take theseA12then that is N12 Towards Versailles, followed by the N118 Direction Porte de Saint-Cloud.
• From Bois-d'Arcy: The suggested route also follows this N12 to Versailles, then that N118.

The closure is due to an apparent crack in the roadway discovered near the viaduct in front of the tunnel entrance, as reported by the Mieux se Déplacer à Bicyclette Saint-Cloud-Garches association on X (formerly Twitter). This hypothesis is currently being tested by Dirif, which has already confirmed the seriousness of the infrastructure problem.

While the damage assessment is ongoing, motorists are advised to avoid the area and follow the detour in place. The time frame for reopeningA13 remains uncertain, an announcement is expected to be made on Monday.