Warning of severe cold in Lyon and the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region

The existing means of dealing with weather risks in the Lyon region are obviously inferior to those of a ski resort. To ensure that traffic conditions remain as acceptable as possible, everyone in Greater Lyon is called upon to contribute with two simple actions: anticipate and inform themselves.

Anticipate: to be able to act if necessary

Before bad weather:

– Provide the necessary equipment for your vehicle (snow tires, chains), particularly for people residing higher up in the city.

– Have salt and a shovel to clear snow from the sidewalk in front of your property. – Prune trees in front of properties to avoid falling snow or branches on public roads.

– Get informed: to get around better The Lyon Metropolis has adopted a color code in order to improve and simplify the information system for users.

These different levels are systematically accompanied by travel recommendations.

From the first snowfall or freezing phenomena:

– the postponement of trips to public transport is recommended, particularly towards the main lines (the busiest) whose return to circulation is a priority;

– teleworking, when possible, must be favored.

During the snowy or icy period:

– Favor remote work missions (teleworking)

– Transfer, if possible, your mode of travel to the metro, the tram, or even the major bus lines to which snow removal priority is given (C1 – C2 – C3 – C5 – C6 – C8 – C10 – C11 – C12 – C14 – C20 – C20E – C24 – C25 – C26).

– Facilitate the intervention of snow removal machines by parking on the side of the road. They have a priority character.

– Remain patient and plan for longer travel times.

– Do not abandon your vehicle on public roads.

– Clear snow from sidewalks, access points, private roads (subdivision).

– Wear suitable shoes to avoid any slipping.

– Pay attention to falling snow and ice from roofs and gutters.

If possible, remove passers-by from dangerous areas by any appropriate means. Firefighters are only intended to rescue people and property. You should not call them to clear snow.

Get information for information on traffic conditions:

– Onlymoov

For information on public transport services:

For weather information:

Information on snow removal is relayed on partner radios and variable message signs.

More information on the snow removal plan on:

The Prefecture ensures coordination of actions during heavy snow episodes.

The strategic points defined by the Coordination and Intervention Plan for the Lyon Agglomeration (SCIAL) are:

– The Mulatière bridge,

– The Kitchener bridge and the Choulans climb (2 directions) in Lyon,

– North access tunnel under Fourvière,

– The clock crossroads in Tassin,

– The RD 307 Valvert crossroads in Tassin,

– The Valvert tunnel in Tassin,

– Place Saint-Paul in Lyon,

– South and North access to the Croix-Rousse tunnel,

– The Caluire tunnel (northern ring road),

– Access to Rochecardon 1 and 2 (north ring tunnel),

– The Montée Castellane, the Montée des Soldats and the ascent of the Boucle à Caluire,