Weekend Notice: Parts of Dzirnavu and Antonijas Streets Becoming Pedestrian-Only
What’s happening
As part of European Mobility Week, for two days (September 20–21), certain sections of Dzirnavu Street and Antonijas Street in Riga will be transformed into pedestrian zones.
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Dzirnavu Street: from Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street to Antonijas Street
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Antonijas Street: from Dzirnavu Street to Elizabetes Street
During this period, vehicle traffic will be closed in these stretches.
When
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Start: Saturday, September 20, at 6:00 AM
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End: Sunday, September 21, at 5:00 PM
Why
This temporary change is part of the city’s drive to promote more people-friendly urban spaces — encouraging walking, leisure, lingering, and exploring the city without the usual traffic. Turning these central streets into pedestrian zones for the weekend gives both locals and visitors a chance to experience Riga in a slower, more relaxed mode.