Naples has activated a major traffic plan for the America's Cup preliminary races on the waterfront, deploying 120 municipal police officers on 24-hour duty.
The measures centre on the Lungomare Caracciolo area, especially Via Caracciolo, Viale Anton Dohrn, Piazza Vittoria and the Riviera di Chiaia.
What is closed
Vehicle traffic is prohibited on Viale Anton Dohrn and on the section of Via Caracciolo between Viale Anton Dohrn and Piazza Vittoria, according to Il Mattino's report on the plan.
The closure affects one of the busiest seafront corridors in the city, where circulation space has been reorganized to accommodate preparation, racing infrastructure and subsequent dismantling.
What changes on the Riviera di Chiaia
The Riviera di Chiaia preferential lane is temporarily open to all vehicles and operates one-way toward Piazza Vittoria.
The one-way section runs between Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza Vittoria, providing the main alternative route while the waterfront closures are in force.
Drivers should follow on-site signs and instructions from officers, as traffic flows may be adjusted progressively during the different phases.
Dates to know
The preliminary regatta is scheduled for 24–27 September 2026.
According to the Municipality of Naples, the broader traffic measures began on 7 September and are planned to remain active through 5 October. The city describes the plan as progressive, covering preparation, staging and dismantling of the event.
That schedule concerns the 2026 preliminary regatta. The full 2027 America's Cup event is separate, and its traffic arrangements remain unspecified in the sources available.
First days: queues and roadworks
Initial congestion was reported after the plan started, including queues on the Riviera di Chiaia.
Road-surface repair work near Piazza Vittoria contributed to the slowdown, adding to pressure on the alternative route while drivers adjusted to the new circulation.
The available reports do not quantify the delays. No detailed shift roster or deployment map for the 120 officers has been published in the sources consulted.
How to move around the area
For visitors heading to the waterfront during the race period, the practical advice is simple: expect closures around Viale Anton Dohrn and the central section of Via Caracciolo, use the Riviera di Chiaia route toward Piazza Vittoria, and allow extra travel time.
The measures remain in place beyond race days because of installation and removal work, so restrictions should not be assumed to end when racing ends on 27 September.
Anyone planning to cross the Chiaia waterfront by car through 5 October should check the latest municipal traffic notices before travelling.
