Transportation and Roads in Naples Today, June 21, 2026

Sunday, June 21st promises to be a challenging day for travel in Naples, with closures for events, ongoing railway work, and Metro Line 2 still blocked due to CO2 buildup in the Flegrea Tunnel. Here's a complete guide to all the restrictions in effect today.

Spaccanapoli 2026: closures and diversions in the historic center

📍 Historic Center: Via Verdi, Via San Carlo, Piazza del Plebiscito, Via Toledo, Piazza Dante, Decumani
📅 Sunday, June 21, 08:00-10:30
💰 Entrance: free to attend, route on closed road

The 43rd edition of returns Spaccanapoli, the race organized by UISP that passes through the alleys of the historic center. The streets involved in the route—Via Verdi, Via San Carlo, Piazza del Plebiscito, Via Toledo, Piazza Dante and the Decumani—will be closed to traffic from 08:00 to 10:30. ANM buses will be diverted, and taxis will not be allowed to circulate in the affected area from 06:00 to 10:30. It is recommended to avoid the historic center in the morning or to travel by subway (excluding the suspended section of Line 2).

Enzo Avitabile concert: restrictions in Piazza Mercato

📍 Piazza Mercato and surrounding streets
📅 From 10:00 AM on June 21st to 06:00 AM on June 22nd

On the occasion of the concert of Enzo Avitabile al World Summit In Piazza Mercato, the City of Naples has implemented a temporary traffic control system. From 10:00 a.m. today until 06:00 a.m. tomorrow, traffic and parking will be prohibited in Piazza Mercato, Piazza del Carmine, and surrounding streets. A one-way system has been implemented on Via Conte Carlo di Castelmola, from Piazza Mercato to Piazza Masaniello. Those who need to reach the area are advised to use the Metro Line 1 (Università stop) or the shuttle buses.

Metro Line 2: still closed between Pozzuoli and Campi Flegrei

📍 Pozzuoli Solfatara — Naples Phlegraean Fields route
📅 Closure extended indefinitely
💰 Free bus shuttles are active

The closure of the Line 2 of the subway in the section between Pozzuoli Solfatara and Naples Campi Flegrei. The suspension is due to a significant accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) at the bottom of the Flegrea Tunnel, linked to bradyseism phenomena in the Phlegraean Fields. The affected stations are Campi Flegrei, Cavalleggeri, Bagnoli, and Pozzuoli. Local mayors have reported serious disruption to commuters, while technical evaluations are underway for a two-phase solution that includes ventilation of the tunnel. Replacement shuttle buses are currently running between the suspended stops. For updates, please visit the website. ANM.

Trenitalia: Construction work in Naples' Campi Flegrei area

📍 Naples Phlegraean Fields
📅 Sunday, June 21st and 28th

Today and Sunday, June 28th are scheduled scheduled maintenance work In Naples Campi Flegrei. Changes, route restrictions, cancellations, and bus replacements are planned for some regional and metropolitan trains. Travelers are advised to check their train schedule on the official website. Trenitalia before setting off.

ANM Line 128: new permanent route

📍 Neighborhoods: Vomero, Chiaia
📅 Effective June 15, 2026

From June 15th the ANM line 128 has a new permanent route. The bus now runs on Via Crispi and Via Schipa instead of Via Parco Margherita, with modified stops in the Vomero and Chiaia neighborhoods. Residents in the affected areas are advised to check the new stops on the ANM website.

ANM strikes coming up: Tuesday, June 23rd and Friday, June 26th

Two reported strikes by railway staff of ANM proclaimed by the Fisi trade union. The first is scheduled Tuesday, June 23, from 12:45 to 16:45 PM, The second one Friday June 26 (Timetable to be finalized). During the strike periods, metro, funicular, and bus services may be reduced or canceled. The morning guaranteed service periods will remain active. It is recommended to plan your travel plans well in advance during these periods.