Praiano: Via Umberto I closed for resurfacing until Wednesday 11 November, two-way traffic on Via Marconi
In Praiano Via Umberto I stays closed to vehicles until 20:00 on Wednesday 11 November 2026 for resurfacing. The closure was due to end on Saturday 7 November, but bad weather held up the works and the local police extended it.
At a glance
- When
- From 12:00 on Saturday 7 to 20:00 on Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Closed road
- Via Umberto I, from Muriciello to the Town Hall
- Who can pass
- Only emergency services and police
- Two-way traffic
- Via Guglielmo Marconi and the last stretch of Via Umberto I towards the SS163
- Parking
- Banned on Via Umberto I and Via Marconi, cars towed
- Speed
- Maximum 10 km/h on the two-way streets
What changes
- Via Umberto I is closed to all vehicles between the Muriciello area and the Town Hall (Casa Comunale). Only emergency services and police can pass.
- Parking is banned on the same stretch for all vehicles: cars left there may be fined and towed.
- Via Guglielmo Marconi becomes two-way, with no parking along the whole street.
- The last stretch of Via Umberto I, from the square in front of the Town Hall down to the SS163 (by the cemetery), is also two-way.
- The speed limit on the two-way streets is 10 km/h.
The Amalfi Coast main road, the SS163, is not among the roads closed by the order.
Why the extension
The resurfacing began on the evening of Monday 2 November and was due to finish at 12:00 on Saturday 7 November. The town explained that bad weather made it necessary to extend the closure to complete the job.
Tip: if you have a garage on Via Umberto I, the order asks owners to move their car out of the works area beforehand, as the road stays closed for the whole period.
The notice uses bus stops as landmarks (from stop 14 at Muriciello to stop 29 at the Town Hall), but does not say how bus services change. For buses, ask the local police on +39 089 8131922.
Getting around the coast
- SITA buses on the Amalfi Coastwinter timetable from 2 November
- Amalfi, works in Piazza Flavio Gioiathe SITA bus stop has moved
- Christmas in Sorrento and on the Amalfi Coastlights, nativity scenes and how to get there
Frequently asked questions
How long is Via Umberto I in Praiano closed?
Until 20:00 on Wednesday 11 November 2026, under order no. 54 issued by Praiano's local police on 6 November.
Which part of Via Umberto I is closed?
The stretch between the Muriciello area and the Town Hall. No vehicles can pass, except emergency services and police, and parking is banned.
How does traffic work in Praiano during the works?
Via Guglielmo Marconi and the last stretch of Via Umberto I, from the Town Hall to the SS163, are two-way, with a 10 km/h limit and no parking.
Is the Amalfi Coast road closed in Praiano?
No: the order only covers Via Umberto I and Via Marconi, which are inner village streets. The SS163 is not among the closed roads.
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