The four-day sports competition, which according to the organizers will be participated in by athletes from various countries, is included in the ranks of this year’s prestigious sporting events throughout the Czech Republic. The organizers expect the participation of several tens of thousands of spectators. Their arrival, departure and stay in Nové Město na Moravě and its surroundings will place high demands not only on the organization itself, but especially for ensuring the safety and smooth running of road traffic and ensuring public order.

Therefore, the Regional Police Directorate of the Vysočina region has prepared adequate security measures in cooperation with the organizers of the event. Law enforcement, traffic, foreign and criminal police officers from the Vysočina Regional Police Directorate, as well as police officers from several special national units – pyrotechnic services, aviation services – will maintain security and public order in Nové Město na Moravá for the entire duration of the World Cup and its surroundings. .

“From our point of view, this is the most important sporting event in our region this year due to its scope and expected number of visitors. As part of the security measures put in place, for which a sufficient number of police officers will be deployed, we will participate in ensuring public order and to prevent crimes and misdemeanors from occurring. Our priority is to protect the life, health and property of citizens from potential criminals. When preparing security measures, we must evaluate all possible risks not only related to the location where the event will take place, but also related with the expected high number of participants and visitors, among whom there will also be many foreigners,” said the Brigadier. gene. M.Sc. Miloš Trojánek, Director of the Regional Police Directorate of the Vysočina Region.

All athletes, their implementation teams, as well as spectators, must travel to the Vysočina Arena in Nové Město na Moravá on the individual competition day and then park their vehicles, which will place very high demands especially on the implementation of effective transport measures. In collaboration with the event organizers, some basic traffic restrictions were proposed around Nové Město na Morava. All roads subject to the restrictions will be marked with traffic signs so drivers can find their way at the right time. A marked parking area is also prepared and a shuttle service is provided for World Cup visitors.

The police patrol will monitor the flow of traffic for four days and, if necessary, will direct traffic. Traffic police officers will be present during the event on all important roads leading to the Novoměstsk area. Police officers urge all visitors to heed the warnings from the organisers, who advise all visitors to plan their arrival around Nové Město na Morava with sufficient time in advance. The large number of visitors who will come to Novoměstsko by tourist buses or private vehicles will significantly reduce the capacity and serviceability of the road compared to the normal period. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the possible complications that the current weather conditions can cause.

Upon arrival at Nové Město na Moravě, there will also be a shuttle bus that will transport spectators from the detention parking lot, fan buses, team vehicles, invited guests, journalists, supply vehicles and organizers. For this reason, queues can also form on the highway, which then increase the usual travel time. Therefore, all drivers must pay attention to the police patrol instructions to avoid unnecessary traffic complications.

Foot and motorized patrols will carry out patrol services mainly in Nové Město na Moravě and its surroundings. Police officers will primarily perform tasks in the area of ​​protecting the safety of persons and property and will participate in ensuring public and local order to prevent violations and crimes from occurring. An important task of the foot and motorized patrols is to monitor the situation in the arrival and departure lanes of supporters.

“Our main goal is to ensure public order in the area and protect residents’ property from potential criminals. In the same way, foot patrols and plainclothes police will act as a deterrent with respect to the possibility of pickpocketing. We expect higher movement of people not only on highways, but also at bus and train stations.” added cabbage. M.Sc. Karel Sehnal, security commander.

We rely on systematic inspection of vehicles and people, especially around parking lots and accommodation facilities. Patrols will also focus on checking drivers by focusing on driving a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other addictive substances. In case of detection of illegal behavior, one should expect appropriate sanctions. A large number of athletes and spectators will use the accommodation facilities around Nové Město. Police patrols will also go around so that public order is not disturbed and there are no incidents that affect the health and property of local residents.

All visitors entering Vysočina Arena are advised to take increased security measures, which require careful checks upon entry. For this reason, delays on entry should be expected, and it is therefore important to arrive with sufficient time in advance and not leave arrivals until the last minute.

“We urge all visitors to first familiarize themselves with the visitor regulations, namely the rules for entering the arena, and to observe these visitor regulations, which regulate the rules for the entry of visitors and their behavior inside. Therefore, do not bring any object into the sports area that is expressly prohibited by the visitor rules. This is for example dangerous objects, including fireworks, knives and other objects listed in the visit regulations,” added the commander of the security measure in conclusion, Col. M.Sc. Karel Sehnal.

Important information for all drivers and visitors – traffic restrictions:

The traffic restrictions concern certain streets and local roads in Nové Město na Morava and its surroundings. All roads where there will be changes to road markings will be properly marked with road signs. Therefore, police officers urge all drivers to carefully follow traffic signs and, most importantly, strictly follow them. Likewise to heed all instructions from the police and organizers. This is the only way to ensure the flow of road traffic at the points of arrival and departure of fans.

Total closure of road I/19 on this section – from the roundabout in Nové Město na Morava (the roundabout will remain operational) to the intersection of roads I/19 and III/35418 (road to Slavkovice).

Detours for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes – New Town in Moravia – Petrovice – Hlinné – Jamy – Žďár nad Sázavou – Radňovice. Hugwall lanes for the transportation of goods for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes – New Town in Moravia – Nová Ves near New Town in Moravia – Radešínská Svratka – Bobrová – Radešín – Bohdalec – Ostrov nad Oslavou – Sazomín – Vatín – Žďár nad Sázavou – Radňovice.

Complete closure of Nové Město na Moravě – Vlachovice road (closed from the bus stop at the hospital to the village of Vlachovice. The detour route will follow the route: Nové Město na Moravá Maršovice – Rokytno – Kuklík – Sněžné – Krátká – Kadov – Fryšava pod Žákovou horou – Tři Studně – Vlachovice and vice versa Passenger transport line public past the closure.

Streamlining traffic on several roads:

road III/35315 – from Radňovice to Jiříkovice lines will be allowed (closed from Jiříkovice to Radňovice) and from Jiříkovice to Nové Město na Moravě, lines will also be allowed (closed from Nové Město na Moravě to Jiříkovice)

road III/35418 – from Nové Město na Morava to Slavkovice lane will be allowed (closed from Slavkovice to street I/19)

street III/35417 – from Slavkovice to Petrovice passage will be allowed (closed from Petrovice to Slavkovice),

Detour route for vehicles up to 3.5 tons (equal to closing I/19) – Nové Město na Moravě – Petrovice – Hlinné – Jámy – Žďár nad Sázavou – Radňovice. Detour route for freight transport for vehicles over 3.5 tons (same as during closing I/19) – Nové Město na Moravá – Nová Ves u Nové Město na Moravá – Radešínská Svratka – Bobrová – Radešín – Bohdalec – Ostrov nad Oslavou – Sazomín – Vatín – Žďár nad Sázavou – Radňovice.

Simplification of traffic between Radňovice and Slavkovice – from Slavkovice to Radňovice, the line will be allowed (closed from Radňovice to Slavkovice). Detour route – Radňovice – I/19 – Slavkovice.

Vehicle parking for World Cup visitors can only be done in designated parking lots – the organizers have prepared several parking areas for visitors in Nové Město na Morava and Maršovice. When this area is filled, road section I/19 between the roundabout at Nové Město na Morava and the turn to the hospital at road III/01844 will be used for parking. Additional parking spaces will be available at the lot in Žďár nad Sázavou.

Up-to-date information on the security and traffic situation in connection with this sporting event can also be found from March 2 at:

on police twitter – https://twitter.com/PolicieCZ

and police facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PolicieCZ

Here we will publish daily updates on the operation of security measures, as well as up-to-date traffic information on arrival routes to Nové Město na Morava. We will provide press services to journalists live at the Biathlon World Cup venue – telephone contact for special press statement requests – 725 375 094.