Metro Line 5 Works: Dates, Timings, and Alternatives Closure from April 15 to April 23, 2025, between Bastille and Place d'Italie stations
Traffic will be completely interrupted on Metro Line 5 from April 15 to April 23, 2025, inclusive, between Bastille and Place d'Italie stations due to track renewal and construction works. More details are provided below.
Tip: Check the Traffic section of the Bonjour RATP app to stay informed about ongoing and upcoming disruptions on the lines you use.
Line 5 Works: Detailed Information
In order to carry out track renewal, traffic will be interrupted on Metro Line 5 between Bastille and Porte d'Italie stations from Tuesday, April 15 to Wednesday, April 23, 2025, inclusive. The Bastille station will therefore be the temporary terminus of Line 5 during this period. A replacement bus service will serve the stations affected by the closure. See all the details below.
Alternative Rail Routes
Public Transport: A Dedicated Replacement Bus Service
A replacement bus will serve the stations affected by the closure. All connecting lines will remain open.Replacement Bus Timings
Frequency: Every 3 minutes during peak hours, 10 minutes during off-peak hours.
DEPARTURE FROM PLACE D'ITALIE
Direction Bastille
| Days | First Departure | Last Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 5:30 AM | 12:45 AM |
| Friday and Saturday | 5:30 AM | 1:45 AM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM | 12:45 AM |
DEPARTURE FROM BASTILLE
Direction Place d'Italie
| Days | First Departure | Last Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 5:45 AM | 1:15 AM |
| Friday and Saturday | 5:45 AM | 2:25 AM |
| Sunday | 5:45 AM | 1:15 AM |
Locations of Replacement Buses
Route from Bastille to Place d'Italie
Replacement Bus Detour at Quai de la Rapée on April 22 and 23 inclusive
Other Mobility Options Available During These Works
Do you want to take advantage of these closures to get some physical activity? Choose walking or cycling!
You will find a pedestrian GPS in the Bonjour RATP app if you need guidance, and if you want to rent a bike, all Dott, Lime, and Vélib' bikes available around you. We explain in this video how to locate and rent one of these bikes directly in the Bonjour RATP app in just a few clicks. You'll see, it's as easy as Bonjour 😉
Other Disruptions to Be Aware Of
Due to construction work, changes will affect the area around Quai de la Rapée station from April 10 to April 28, 2025. At the same time, the restructuring project of the Austerlitz station interchange continues, impacting traffic within Austerlitz Station.Establishment of a Construction Site at Quai de la Rapée
As part of the closure of the line between Bastille and Place d'Italie from April 15 to April 23, 2025, some temporary arrangements will be made around Quai de la Rapée station to ensure the safety of travelers and preserve the durability of the structures. RATP will do everything possible to minimize the inconveniences related to this work and apologizes in advance for the noise and disruption caused. However, this will not involve any changes to traffic for vehicles.
Modification of Traffic Within Austerlitz Station
Alongside the closure of the Bastille-Place d'Italie section in April 2025, the restructuring project of the Austerlitz station interchange continues and impacts Austerlitz Station.
- The connecting corridors between the
and 
, the 
, or the SNCF station remain closed until 2027 at the latest. - The remains accessible directly from the usual entrances located on Boulevard de l’Hôpital.
