The A13 motorway connecting the Paris ring road to A86 has been closed in both directions since Thursday evening due to the discovery of a large crack. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of users, as a crack between the viaduct and the Saint-Cloud tunnel was detected as the cause of the closure. Further investigations are being conducted to determine the reasons behind the ground movement that led to this crack.
The movement of the ground also caused cracks in a sewerage structure underneath the motorway, prompting local authorities and officials to urge travelers to plan their journeys accordingly, especially during the expected busy weekend due to the end of school holidays in the Île-de-France region. The Mayor of Saint-Cloud described the traffic situation as chaotic and advised caution to travelers in the area.
The closure has caused significant disruptions in traffic, prompting travelers heading west of Paris towards Normandy to choose alternative routes like A15 or A86 instead. The Hauts-de-Seine prefecture announced that they will remain closed until at least Monday, with a potential reopening next week depending on further studies. An update on