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“The stricter quarantine conditions are temporary. With the first vaccines, a new phase is already beginning for all of us: the beginning of the end of the virus. And so far the municipality is sending a clear message to the public – during the New Year We do not plan to go to the Cathedral or City Hall squares, where nothing is going to happen, let’s leave the fireworks – spectators draw crowds to stabilize the situation as soon as possible, let’s get out of quarantine, – Deputy Mayor Edita Tamošiūnaitė invites and thanks everyone who takes responsibility for their own health and the health of those around them.
Photo by Saulius Žiūra / Extinct Town Hall Square Fir
The spruce will not shine and will be fenced at a safe distance from everyone and the festive period, in solidarity with the townspeople, will allow a strict quarantine. Given the seriousness of the pandemic situation, the Vilnius municipality decided to restrict movement around the Cathedral Square with a larger perimeter.
Putting out and enclosing the fir trees, giving up the New Year’s fireworks, it was decided for everyone’s safety, saving the doctors and taking care to save as many lives as possible. Everyone wants the strictest restrictions to end as soon as possible, they are not pleasant for anyone, but they are necessary. During this critical period, Vilnius invites you to stay at home, watch the broadcast of holiday concerts and take a virtual tour of Vilnius, using the created 3D tours.
What mobility restrictions will there be around the Plaza de la Catedral and the Christmas trees?
December 31 from 10:30 p.m. to January 2021 1 1:30 p.m. Traffic and public transport will be prohibited on T. Wrublevsky, Šventaragio, Tilto, Barbora Radvilaitė and Maironis streets. Also, on December 31st. and January 1. Parking will be prohibited in parking lots near Cathedral Square (T. Wrublevsky, Šventaragio, Tilto, Barbora Radvilaitė and Maironis streets).
Vilnius city municipal photo / traffic restriction scheme
It will also be prohibited to enter the Mountain Park and Trispalvės al. On New Years Eve, foot traffic to Gediminas Hill will be closed earlier.
December 31 from 10:30 p.m. to January 2021 1 1:30 p.m. Residents whose parking permits are valid in 21 territories will be able to enter and park cars; the boundaries of the territory include Vilniaus st. (from Žygimantų st.), Gedimino ave., T.Vrublevskio st., Žygimantų st. (to Vilniaus street). Residents whose parking permits are valid in Area 5 will be able to park within their territory in non-prohibited areas. The boundaries of the mentioned territory include Pylimo, Basilijonai, Aušra Vartai, Subačius, Bokštas, Savior, Maironis, Barbora Radvilaitė, Šventaragio streets, Gedimino ave. (to Jogailos street), Jogailos street. (from Av. Gediminas).
Bridge, Ž.Liauksminas, K. Sirvydas, Šv. For the attention of the residents of Jurgio and Radvilų streets, on December 31. from 10:30 p.m. to 2021 January 1 1:30 in the afternoon. Access to the house will only be possible through Radvilų street.
Traffic restrictions are also envisaged on the part of Didšosios Street on the side of the row houses, directing traffic to Rūdninkų Street, except for the transport of residents.
Control of public spaces during the holidays will be ensured by a reinforced police force and municipal public order officials. While on patrol, they remember the procedures currently in place in public spaces and the rules that must be followed. For non-compliance with quarantine rules, officials impose fines, which are provided for a natural person from 500 to 1500 EUR. Law enforcement officials will monitor gatherings while wearing masks. Drones will also be used to monitor the spaces.
Canceled and free public transport
The city council agreed that free public transportation is not provided in the event of an emergency situation in the country that restricts meetings. As there are no live events in the city this year due to the pandemic, free public transportation, which was previously scheduled specifically for the New Years event, will also not be provided during this period. The goal is to encourage people to stay in a safe home environment, not to gather around and take risks when planning city trips.
How will public transportation change?
Due to traffic restrictions as of December 31. from 10:30 p.m. to 2021 January 1 1:30 in the afternoon. the routes of bus routes 10, 11, 33 will also change temporarily.
Buses on route 10 to Markučiai will run from the Green Bridge through the streets of Vilnius, Jogaila, Pylimo, Bazilijonų, M.Daukša, Žiupronių, Subačiaus, hereinafter the usual route. When changing the modified route, buses will stop at King Mindaugas Bridge, Cathedral, Bernardine Garden, Academy of Arts and Užupis, but will also stop at Vincas Kudirka Square, Jogaila, Polyclinic Center, Reformate, MO Museum, Vingriai, Rūdninkai and Basilijonas.
Route 11 buses from Žvėrynas to the intersection of Pamėnkalnio – Pylimo – Jogailos streets will follow the usual route, continue to turn onto Pylimo street and pass through Bazilijonų, M.Daukša, Žiupronių, Subačiaus, Drujos streets. Go around Drujos str. buses will also pass in the back roundabout. On the modified route, buses would take to Jogaila, Vincas Kudirka Square, King Mindaugas Bridge, Cathedral, Bernardine Garden, Academy of Arts, Vilnius, Užupis, Bernardine Cemetery and Bernardine stops, as well as downtown polyclinic. , Gates of Dawn, Subačius, Zarasai (towards Drujos Street) and Missionaries.
The buses on the route from North Town to King Mindaugas Bridge will follow the usual route, continue to T.Kosciuškos Street and circulate through Olandų and Drujos streets, and after turning at Sukilėlių Street, they will return to the usual route. Buses will return to North Town on the same route. After changing the route, the buses of the aforementioned route were taken to the stops of the Archcathedral, Bernardine Garden, Academy of Arts, Užupis and Subačius, and additionally to the King Mindaugas Bridge (towards the Mountain Park), Kalnai Park, St. Church of Peter and Paul, Summer, Kriv, Filaret, Polotsk and Druja.
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