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Summer 2026 in Barcelona: all the works, closures and mobility restrictions you need to know about
This summer, getting around Barcelona will require even more planning than usual, so be patient! The City Council, the Generalitat, TMB and Adif have scheduled much of the improvement works during the months with less traffic, which means metro closures, traffic restrictions, resurfacing and railway works in different parts of the city.
Barcelona Metro: closures due to works
The most significant disruption will be on the L1 (red line). Between 17 July and 28 August, the section between Florida y Plaça de Sants will be out of service due to the complete renewal of the track between Santa Eulàlia y Mercat Nou stations.
On the L9/L10 Nord, the section between Sagrera y Onze de Setembre will be closed from 25 June to 30 August for works on the Sagrera macro-shaft, a necessary step to connect the line with its central section in the future. Afterwards, from 31 August to 6 September, the closure will extend as far as Bon Pastor.
The L4 (yellow line) will also see changes. Verdaguer station will be closed from 6 July to 30 August for works to improve accessibility at the interchange with the L5. Trains will continue to run normally on the line, but will not stop at this station.
Another significant project affects the Catalunya interchange between the L1 y L3. The corridor connecting the two lines will be closed from 6 July to 7 September for asbestos removal and renovation works. During this period, passengers will need to transfer by exiting to street level and re-entering the station.
To reduce the impact of these works, TMB will provide special bus services on the affected sections and will reinforce signage and passenger information at stations. Before travelling, it is recommended to check the service status and plan your journey in advance.
Rodalies: incidents and railway works
Railway works will also affect travel this summer, especially around Montcada i Reixac y Sant Andreu.
On 22 July, a sinkhole caused during the track burial works forced the suspension of services on the R2, R2 Nord y R11 lines. The incident affected thousands of passengers for several days and required the reorganisation of services with transfers and replacement buses.
On 26 July, services on the R2 Nord y R11 were restored once the ground was stabilised and safety checks completed. However, a temporary speed restriction remains in place in the area while the burial works continue.
In addition, Rodalies has other scheduled disruptions during the summer. Highlights include:
R3: service changes between L'Hospitalet de Llobregat y Puigcerdà due to line-doubling works, with replacement bus services on some sections. The works will continue until January 2027.
R4 y R8: replacement bus service between Martorell Central, Molins de Rei y Rubí Can Vallhonrat from 2 to 9 August.
R1: between 6 July and 2 August, the last trains at night between Blanes y Maçanet-Massanes are replaced by buses due to infrastructure improvement works.
More than 24 major works in the city
This summer, Barcelona is carrying out 24 main projects and nearly twenty resurfacing operations, affecting around 100,000 square metres of roadway. The authorities are taking advantage of the months with less traffic to speed up the works.
The works are concentrated in:
Balmes, in the final stage of its redevelopment.
La Rambla, where transformation works continue.
Avinguda Meridiana.
Glòries.
The extension works of the L8 de FGC.
The covering of the Ronda de Dalt.
Traffic closures and resurfacing
In addition to the major works, throughout the summer there will be localised resurfacing that will require closing lanes or streets for one or more days.
During these works, there may be:
bus diversions;
temporary restrictions on private traffic;
changes to access in some neighbourhoods;
changes to usual routes for cyclists and pedestrians.
Incidents related to the works
The summer has also been marked by several incidents affecting infrastructure:
a sinkhole linked to the L9 works in El Putxet;
the collapse of a shaft in Vallbona;
a gas explosion during accessibility works at Plaça de Sants station, which left several workers injured.
Although the three incidents are unrelated, they have led to additional inspections and some occasional delays in the works.
Tips for getting around Barcelona this summer
If you are travelling around Barcelona this summer, it is worth:
checking the metro status before leaving;
allowing extra time for journeys;
prioritising public transport where possible;
checking bus diversions if your destination is in a works area;
checking the status of Rodalies before travelling to the airport or nearby towns.
The works will be completed progressively over the summer, so disruptions will change depending on each project. Before travelling, it is advisable to check the status of the metro and Rodalies services.