Milano Cortina Olympics: Road Closures and Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL)

Only a few days remain until the start of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. Competitions officially begin on February 4, while the Opening Ceremony is scheduled for February 6 in Milan. The very first event will be the mixed doubles curling match between Sweden and Korea, taking place on the evening of February 4 in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

For the first time in Olympic history, the Opening Ceremony will take place simultaneously in multiple locations: in Cortina d’Ampezzo, it will unfold along the streets of the city center with free public access.

The Olympic Games will conclude on February 22 and involve three Italian regions.
Cortina d’Ampezzo will be the heart of women’s alpine skiing – with Sofia Goggia chasing gold on the iconic Olympia delle Tofane – and will also host curling, bobsleigh, luge and skeleton.
Milan becomes the capital of ice sports: speed skating and ice hockey will take place in Rho, while short track and figure skating will be held at Ice Skating Assago. Ice hockey medals will be awarded at the new Arena Santa Giulia.

In Valtellina, Bormio will host men’s alpine skiing and ski mountaineering, which makes its Olympic debut with the sprint event. Livigno becomes the hub for freestyle skiing and snowboarding, while other venues include Predazzo (ski jumping and Nordic combined), Rasun-Anterselva (biathlon) and Tesero (cross-country skiing and Nordic combined).

A total of 92 nations will take part in the Games. Benin, Guinea-Bissau and the United Arab Emirates will make their Olympic debut, while Kenya, Singapore, South Africa, Uruguay and Venezuela return. There are 2,900 registered athletes, including 196 Italians: 1,538 men and 1,362 women, competing in 16 disciplines for a total of 116 Olympic titles.
The gender gap is due to the fact that Nordic combined remains men-only and the ski jumping team event is reserved for men. With 530 athletes, ice hockey is the most represented discipline, and the arrival of NHL stars makes it one of the most anticipated events for international fans.

Road closures and ZTL: traffic changes in Cortina d’Ampezzo

During the Games, an extensive Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) will be active across much of Cortina d’Ampezzo, extending as far as San Vito di Cadore (between Dogana Vecchia and Chiapuzza).

ZTL areas

• Zone 0 Cortina: competition venues (Cortina Sliding Center, Tofane Alpine Skiing Center, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium);
• Zone 1 Cortina Stadio: areas near venues (via Marangoi, via del Castello, Sopiazes, via Ca’zanna, via Alberto Bonacossa, via dello Stadio);
• Zone 1 Cortina Tofane: Col, Colfiere, Crignes, Gilardon, Lacedel, Lungoboite, Meleres, Mortisa, Pocol, Ronco, Sopiazes, Val di Sopra, Val di Sotto;
• Zone 2 Cortina: the rest of the municipal area.

Restriction schedule

Cortina 1 (Ice Stadium, Bobsleigh Track and Revis): 7 am–11 pm from February 4–22 and March 4–15;

• Tofane 1: 6 am–5 pm on February 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18;

Cortina 2:

• 9 am–8 pm from February 1–5 and March 3–14;
• 7 am–11 pm on February 6;
• 6 am–8 pm from February 7–22 and on March 15.

Affected roads

The main roads involved are the SS51 Alemagna and the SR48 Dolomites Road.

SS51 Alemagna – closed sections:

• km 96+125 – 98+500 (Cortina/San Vito di Cadore border)
• km 99+669 – 99+800
• km 105+500 – 118+150 (Passo Cimabanche – Bolzano border)

SR48 Dolomites Road – closed sections:

• km 116+900 – 119+940 (SP 638 junction)
• km 124+550 – 129+000 (Rio Gere area)

Closure times:

• February 1–5 and March 3–15: 9 am–8 pm
• February 6: 7 am–11 pm
• February 7–22: 6 am–8 pm

Transit is allowed only for vehicles with Olympic passes (Zones 0, 1 and 2), law enforcement, and emergency services. An alternative public transport system has been arranged to ensure mobility and safety.

ZTL in the Antholz Valley

• Zone 0: security perimeter of the Biathlon Arena;
• Antholz 1: section between Antholz Mittertal and the Biathlon Arena;
• Antholz 2: Niederrasen, Oberrasen, Antholz Niedertal and Antholz Mittertal (excluding Neunhäuserer and the industrial area).

Schedule

Antholz 1:

• 8 am–7 pm on February 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22;
• 7 am–7 pm on February 15.

Antholz 2:

• 8 am–2 pm on February 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22.

Tesero, Val di Fiemme

At the Lago di Tesero Cross-Country Stadium, hosting cross-country skiing and Nordic combined, two ZTL areas are in place:

• ZTL 1: Viale della Stazione, Via Zorzi, Via Lago, Via Tresselume;
• ZTL 2: Via Stazione.

No specific traffic restrictions are planned in the municipality of Predazzo.