Pope visit my cause transport disruptions

Pope Benedict XVI will stage a three-day visit to France on 12-14 September 2008, marking his first visit to the country as pontiff. French authorities are deploying an estimated 9,200 police and other security officers to ensure the safety of the pope, as well as the tens of thousands of faithful expected to gather for his visit. The pope is scheduled to arrive at Paris-Orly Airport (LFPO/ORY) on 12 September, and will then hold a reception with the French prime minister. On 13 September the pope will celebrate a morning Mass at the Esplanade des Invalides in central Paris that may be attended by up to 200,000 people. After visiting Paris, the pope will travel to Lourdes in southern France to visit a Roman Catholic shrine. While there are no specific security concerns associated with the pope's visit, there is a possibility that increased security measures will result in traffic disruptions in central areas of Paris and the temporary closure of roads and subway stations. Disruptions to traffic and congestion on public transportation are also likely due to the large number of people expected to turn out for the pope's visit.