France: Olympic Flame to arrive in Toulouse, May 17, prompting heightened security

The Olympic Flame will arrive in Toulouse, May 17, as part of the nationwide Torch Relay leading up to the Paris Games 2024. Local authorities will implement comprehensive security restrictions to enable the planned commemorations. Police will close roads and impose traffic diversions along the planned route. Small-scale protests against the Olympics are possible. The Torch and accompanying Olympic cavalcade, media, and security assets will follow the route:

• Start point: Place Saint-Cyprien

• Relay route: Pont Saint-Pierre to Place du Capitole, then along the banks of the Garonne to Port de la Daurade, then to the Basilique Saint-Sernin, the Palais des Sports, along the Canal du Midi and the Espace Job

• End point and final celebration event: Stade Ernest-Wallon.

Authorities will deploy significant security forces to facilitate the events. Road closures, traffic diversions, and enhanced security measures will likely prompt significant transport and business disruptions throughout the city.