Baku: Several major roads will be open to traffic at certain hours during the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix to ensure the convenience of city residents and drivers, Baku City Circuit told APA. In addition, a new transit corridor will be established from the intersection of Uzeyir Hajibeyli and Pushkin streets toward Bulbul Avenue. Traffic restrictions will also be imposed in certain areas in connection with the race.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the initial restriction will take effect at 21:00 on September 19. It will apply to the section of Pushkin Street at its intersections with Uzeyir Hajibeyli Street and Neftchilar Avenue. The restriction will remain in place until the end of the event. The Traffic Management Plan states that the streets along the Baku City Circuit and the areas covered by the track will be closed to traffic from 01:00 on September 20 until 08:00 on September 28. Entry to and exit from restricted zones will only be possible with a "Residential Access Permit."

Based on the past three years' experience, some major roads will be open to traffic at certain hours during the race for the convenience of city residents and drivers. On September 21 and 22, the entry and exit points will be open to traffic from 07:00 to 09:00 in the morning and from 18:00 to 20:00 in the evening, with stopping and parking prohibited. On September 23, the roads will be open to traffic from 07:00 to 09:00 in the morning and from 20:00 to 22:00 in the evening.

The entry points include routes from Salyan Highway toward Neftchilar Avenue and Azneft Circle, from M. Lermontov Street toward UN 50th Anniversary Street and Istiglaliyyat Street, and several others. Exit points are also designated, such as from Neftchilar Avenue toward Baku Sea Port, Port Baku Mall and Crescent Mall, and from Istiglaliyyat Street toward Azerbaijan Avenue.

During the specified period, vehicle movement, except for public transport and heavy goods vehicles, will be ensured through designated transit corridors. While the transit corridors are open, parking, passenger boarding and alighting will not be permitted, except in emergencies. The speed limit in the transit corridors will be 50 km/h.

The Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held on September 24-26 this year.