Besançon and surrounding areas face multiple roadworks and traffic restrictions, including closures, detours, and alternating lanes from late October 2026 to early 2027.
Roadworks in Besançon's city center
A road tunnel beneath the Citadelle in Besançon's CENTRE-VILLE - CHAPELLE DES BUIS area is undergoing construction. From 5 to 6 November 2026, traffic will be banned at night, and detours will be in place. The work includes the reconstruction and development of the Abisse bridge on Chemin de la Malate, which will involve alternating traffic by signs, temporary closures, and detours. Cyclists and pedestrians will be restricted between the Malate bridge and the porte taillée tunnel during the project, which runs from 18 May 2026 to 1 October 2027.Roadworks in Chailuz – Saint Claude – Torcols
In the area of Chailuz – Saint Claude – Torcols, road and sidewalk renovations on Rue François Charrière will lead to a full traffic ban on the street, except for residents. This restriction is scheduled from 2 November 2026 to 27 November 2026. The work aims to improve infrastructure and pedestrian access in the neighborhood.Infrastructure upgrades in Chaprais-Cras
In Chaprais-Cras, roadworks on water supply networks on Rue Résal will cause traffic to be prohibited between Belfort street and Oiseaux street, with a detour in place from 19 October 2026 to 18 December 2026. Similarly, electrical network upgrades on Rue des Flûttes Agasses will result in traffic restrictions between Lanchy street and Preclin street, with a detour from 26 October 2026 to 6 November 2026.Electrical work in Montrapon - Montboucons
In Montrapon - Montboucons, electrical network upgrades on Avenue de Montjoux will lead to a traffic ban between Bertrand street and Place de Montrapon, with a detour from 21 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. Additionally, Avenue du Commandant Marceau will have alternating traffic by lights between number 20 Bis and the roundabout intersection with Avenue de Montjoux from 26 October 2026 to 13 November 2026.Temporary closures in Saint-Ferjeux
In Saint-Ferjeux, the sale of All Saints flowers on Rue du Puits will cause a temporary traffic ban between rue de l'Amitié and rue des Sapins, with a detour from 29 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. Other works, including deforestation on Rue de Dole and preparatory work for RN 57 on Chemin de la Malcombe, will also lead to traffic restrictions and detours in the area.Gas network work in Tilleroys
In Tilleroys, gas network upgrades on Rue Denis Papin will result in a traffic ban between rue Jouchoux and rue des Saulniers, with a detour from 27 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. The work is part of broader infrastructure improvements in the region.Urban development in Planoise
In Planoise, development work on Picasso square on Rue Picasso will lead to a traffic ban between rue Léonard de Vinci and Place de l'Europe from 30 September 2026 to 23 December 2026. The project aims to enhance public spaces and improve urban design in the area.Infrastructure work in Vaites - Vareilles - Clairs-Soleils
In Vaites - Vareilles - Clairs-Soleils, Enedis will carry out work on Avenue de la Vaite, causing a traffic ban at address number 1 A from 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. The work is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade electrical infrastructure in the region.
