You will have to revise your plans slightly if you plan to drive around the Old Port of Marseille this Tuesday evening. In anticipation of possible celebrations by supporters of football teams from countries involved in the African Cup of Nations, the prefecture has taken the decision to pedestrianize a large part of the Old Port between 6 p.m. and midnight this Tuesday.
After the group stages, the CAN is now in the direct elimination final phase matches. This Tuesday in the round of 16, Algeria faces Congo at 5 p.m. followed by Ivory Coast against Burkina at 8 p.m.
“In anticipation of potential gatherings, in order to avoid too intense crossings of flows in a very busy area and in particular pedestrians, moreover during rush hours, the delegated police chief prohibits the circulation and parking of motor vehicles from 6 p.m. to midnight on part of the Old Port,” reports the police headquarters.