Jordi Guerrero

Barcelona’s Tour de France Grand Départ to bring 850,000 fans and widespread traffic shutdowns across six districts

The Catalan capital expects up to 850,000 spectators across the July 2 team presentation, a July 4 team time trial and a July 5 road stage. The city will deploy 70 kilometres of barriers, 900 Guardia Urbana officers and a 40 per cent metro service boost.