San Gregorio Armeno 2025: One-way pedestrian traffic and official hours
Il City of Naples issued acontingent and urgent ordinance to introduce a unique pedestrian way in via San Gregorio Armeno From November 28 to December 23, 2025. The measure responds to the need to manage the high influx of visitors expected during the Christmas period, when the famous "Shepherds' Street" attracts an extraordinary number of residents and tourists. The aim of the measure is to ensure safety, smooth flow of traffic, and full accessibility, including for emergency vehicles, while reducing the risks associated with crowds and congestion. The ordinance defines the days, directions, and times during which one-way traffic will be in effect.
Why is one-way pedestrian traffic being introduced?
The ordinance is based on technical and operational assessments documented in the municipal investigations. Before specifying the time slots, it is useful to analyze the reasons given in the provision. The area of Decumani It features narrow streets, without sidewalks, and characterized by businesses directly facing the roadway. During the Christmas season, the concentration of visitors reaches such levels that it impedes safe circulation and hinders any emergency interventions. In previous years, despite the expansion of pedestrian areas, significant critical points have arisen, with cross-traffic and difficulty managing escape routes. The one-way pedestrian system therefore represents a preventative measure to avoid unpredictable congestion.
On which days and times does the pedestrian route change?
The measure provides for two different travel directions, active on different days. Before providing the detailed schedule, it's important to note that the measure is being implemented on an experimental basis, with the possibility of temporary bans in the event of sudden overcrowding. The regulation particularly affects weekends and days with expected peak traffic.
The expected directions and time slots are:
- From Piazza San Gaetano towards Via San Biagio dei Librai/Vico Figurari
- November 28–30, 2025, 09:00–20:00.
- December 5–8, 2025, 09:00–20:00.
- From the intersection with Via San Biagio dei Librai/Vico Figurari towards Piazza San Gaetano
- December 12–14, 2025, 09:00–20:00.
- December 19–22, 2025, 09:00–20:00.
- December 23, 2025, 09:00–14:00.
What safety measures accompany the device?
The management of the one-way pedestrian system requires coordination between Municipal police, emergency services and stewards indicated in the plan Safety and Security Before listing the operational measures, it is useful to highlight that the ordinance authorizes immediate intervention in the event of excessive crowding, including temporary interruptions to the flow of people. The goal is to ensure orderly and manageable traffic flows, avoiding dangerous intersections and keeping escape routes clear. The San Lorenzo Operations Unit is responsible for directing the operations, with the support of other police forces.
Active measures include:
- Stewards and fire personnel located along the road.
- Municipal Police Station to implement the device.
- Constant monitoring of flows during the most critical time slots.
- Possibility of temporary ban in case of excessive concentrations.
Where to consult the ordinance and who is involved in the coordination
The ordinance is signed by the Mayor of Naples, Gaetano Manfredi, and is published on theRegister of Praetorium of the Municipality. Before providing the contact information, it's useful to remember that the measure has been shared with the relevant departments and forwarded to the Prefecture, Police Headquarters, and law enforcement agencies. This publication allows citizens, residents, and businesses to know the schedule of restrictions in advance and better organize their use of the road.
Documentation is available through:
- Official site of the Municipality of Naples.
- Praetorian Register online.
- Communications from the Local Police.
- Notices displayed along Via San Gregorio Armeno on the days of implementation.