Road closure on Ganges Road

From 2 to 20 November 2026, Ganges Road will be closed to motor vehicles at night between Occitanie Avenue and Émile-Diacon Avenue in Montpellier. Detour routes are planned for both directions, though access to the university hospital center (CHU) and residences will remain open.

Resurfacing work schedule

The Metropolis of Montpellier has announced road resurfacing in the Hospitals-Faculties neighborhood, with construction planned from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The work will take place from Monday 2 to Friday 20 November. Motorists who usually travel this route will need to follow the detours during these hours.

Impact on local traffic

The closure affects only the section of Ganges Road between Occitanie Avenue and Émile-Diacon Avenue, which serves the hospital and university district. Movement in this area is not limited to office hours, so the nighttime work requires adjustments for those traveling in the evening or early morning. Access for residents and the CHU will remain open, but detours are still necessary for passing vehicles.

Public transport options

Nearby, the Lapeyronie and Arnaud-de-Villeneuve hospitals are located on Doyen-Gaston-Giraud Avenue. The CHU access map indicates that these facilities are served by tram line 1 at the Lapeyronie Hospital station and the Occitanie station for Arnaud-de-Villeneuve. Travelers are advised to check the transport network’s traffic information for their specific day.

Detour routes for drivers

For vehicles exiting Montpellier, the detour passes through Émile-Diacon Avenue, Augustin-Fliche Avenue, Eugène-Bataillon Place, and Professor Joseph-Anglada Street. In the direction of entry into Montpellier, the detour includes Occitanie Avenue, Espérou Street, Brusses Street, Abbé-Paul-Parguel Avenue, and other streets. The two routes are not interchangeable, and drivers must follow the signage at the construction site.

Additional travel considerations

The detours use several roads in the Hospitals-Faculties neighborhood, particularly around Eugène-Bataillon Place. People who work unusual hours, make deliveries, or accompany a relative to the hospital may need to adjust their travel plans. Parking is also banned on the affected section of Ganges Road, so residents and users must find alternative parking spots during the works.