For the first time, Albania will host the Grande Partenza of the Giro d’Italia, one of the world’s most prestigious cycling events. The race will begin in Durrës on May 9, continuing through Tirana on May 10 and concluding in Vlora on May 11.

The Municipality Police of Durrës announced changes to traffic and parking regulations during the first stage of the race.

According to the plan, parking will be prohibited from May 8, 2025, at 7:00 AM until May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM along the following streets:

• Mars 91 Road (from Ligurnika Street to the Orthodox Church)

• Taulantia Road (from former Hotel Vollga to Hotel Arvi)

• Anastas Durrsaku Road (from former Hotel Vollga to Gjergj Kastrioti Gymnasium)

• The Castle Road (from Old Mill to Sotir Noka Street)

Additionally, parking will be prohibited on May 8, 2025, from 7:00 AM until May 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the public parking area on Taulantia Promenade (behind Piazza Restaurant).

Traffic and parking restrictions will be enforced on May 9, 2025, from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM along:

• Mars 91 Road

• Egnatia Road (from the Orthodox Church to Taulantia – Hotel Arvi)

• Venetian Tower – Epidamn Boulevard – Liria Square – Alexander Goga Street – Mausoleum of Martyrs

• Martyrs’ Road – Adria Road – Dajlan Bridge – Independence Road (from Dajlan Bridge to the Kavalishenca Channel)

Emergency vehicles, police, firefighters, and other public service vehicles will be allowed to circulate.

The police emphasized that vehicles violating these restrictions will be towed in cooperation with the State Police.

Citizens are encouraged to cooperate and follow the temporary traffic and parking rules to ensure the smooth running of this historic international event.

From May 9 to May 11, Durrës, Tirana, and Vlora will host 180 professional cyclists from around the world, putting Albania in the global spotlight. The public is invited to join in celebrating this milestone, showing support for the athletes along the race route.