Security Messages for US Citizens

May 8, 2012

UEFA Europa Finals Traffic Restrictions

On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Bucharest will host the UEFA Europa League soccer finals at the National Arena stadium. The match begins at 2145 hours and the event is expected to last until after midnight.

Due to the size of the event, the Bucharest Traffic Police Brigade will enforce the following traffic measures:

Between May 9, 2012, from 0900 to May 10, 2012, at 0400 hours, traffic will be restricted on Basarabia Blvd., Maior Coravu Street, Vatra Luminoasa Street, Pierre de Coubertin Blvd., and also on adjacent streets that intersect or have access towards the arena. Maps with alternate routes are available on the website of the Romanian Traffic Police at http://www.bpr.b.politiaromana.ro.

In addition, there will be two “Fan Zones” established for this event:

1. Piata George Enescu - This “Fan Zone” will be in place on May 9, from 0800 to 2000 hours. Traffic will be restricted on C.A.Rosetti Street, between Calea Victoriei and Nicolae Balcescu Blvd.; on Franklin Street, between Calea Victoriei and Magheru Blvd.; and on Nicolae Golescu Street, between George Enescu and C.A. Rosetti Streets.

2. Piata Constitutiei - This “Fan Zone” will be in place between May 9, 0800 hours and May 10, 0200 hours. Traffic will be restricted on Unirii Blvd., between I.C.Bratianu Blvd. and Libertatii Blvd., and also on the sides in Piata Constritutiei (side closest to Ministry of Finances and the Office of the General Prosecutor), towards Unirii Blvd.

Please consider alternate routes and plan schedules accordingly. As always, be sure to exercise caution if you will be in the area during this time.