Urgent Communication: Warsaw blocked. Avoid these streets and bridges on the weekend!

Warsaw is preparing for immense obstacles in road, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. From Saturday, August 9 to Sunday, August 10, the capital will be partially paralyzed due to the effort of a general parade on the occasion of the Polish Army. We receive mass reports from afraid readers who have already noticed the first blockades and ask what is happening. Police and the Municipal Road Administration call for caution and travel planning in advance. These changes will affect thousands of residents and tourists who have planned weekend activities in the city. Prepare for drastic changes in the organization of traffic that can extend your journey by up to a fewer twelve minutes. any bridges will be completely closed, and there will be an absolute ban on stopping on many streets threatening to to tow the vehicle at the expense of the owner. Find out which routes to avoid and how to bypass the biggest traffic jams of the upcoming weekend.

Obstruction Schedule: erstwhile and Where Will the Chaos Start?

Major changes in traffic organisation will be introduced in Saturday, August 9th, from 4:00 p.m. and will last until Sunday, August 10th, until 11:00 p.m.. During this time, the key arteria – Wisłostrada will be closed for Warsaw, on the section from Skłodowska-Curie Bridge to Łazienkowska Bridge in both directions. Additionally, Wisłostrady road towards Wilanów will be impassable from Łazienkowski Bridge to Gagarina Street. This means that almost the full central part of Wisłostrada will become unavailable for traffic, resulting in a domino effect on neighboring streets. On dozens of streets leading to Wisłostrada, including Krasiński, Grodzka, Karowa, Tamka or Ludna, will be introduced absolute ban on stopping. delight note that breaking this ban will consequence in an immediate towing of the vehicle at the owner's expense, which may even be over 600 PLN for the towing service itself, but for a mandate.

The drivers in the Old Town and Powiśle area are peculiarly difficult. The parking lot under the Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge will besides be closed. The detours for drivers travelling from north to south (and vice versa) will be led by Modlińska and Jagiellońska streets, and further by the Hel Coast, the Szczeciński Coast and the Miedzeszynski Wall on the right side of the Vistula River. On the left bank of the driver going from Łomianek side will be directed to Marymoncka Street, then Słowacki Street, Mickiewicz, Anders and Marszałkowska Street. This will importantly prolong the time of crossing the city, especially during rush hours before and after the closure of the streets.

Closed Bridges for All: Check Blocking Hours!

Except the streets, key bridges in the centre of Warsaw will be temporarily excluded from traffic. Saturday, August 9th, in hours 11:30-13:30, during an aircraft flight test, traffic on Gdańsk bridge, Śląsko-Dąbrowski bridge and on the foot-row bridge. If weather conditions prevent flight on Saturday, the test will be carried to Sunday at akin hours. This is highly crucial information for pedestrians and cyclists who frequently usage these crossings – they will gotta find alternate routes or wait for the movement to resume.

Sunday morning, August 10th, Gdański bridge will be additionally closed for pedestrians and cyclists. Public transport stops will besides be suspended: the Gdansk Bridge 53 and 54 and the Hel Coast 01 and 02. Cyclists must anticipate that cycling roads along Wisłostrada, in the section from Krasiński Street to the Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge, will be inaccessible. many pedestrian crossings through Wisłostrada, including the streets of Krasiński, Veneds and People's Republic, as well as an underground crossing at Sanguszko Street, will besides be closed. It is worth noting that the right lane of the Gdańsk Coast towards Wilanów, from Sanguszko Street to Bolesc Street, is closed from Monday and will stay so until 20 August, due to the setting of stands and media positions at the Multimedia Fontann Park. This complicates traffic in this part of town.

Public Transport on the Road: How to get to the Goal?

Traffic obstruction besides means major changes in public transport. On Saturday, August 9, from 11:30 to 13:30, i.e. during the flight test, the bus lines 100, 160, 190, 409, 500 and Z-5 They'll go on different routes. any of them will have short courses, ending the ride at Bank Square, Starzyński Roundabout or Gdańsk Railway Station. This means that passengers travelling through the centre will gotta number on transfers or longer journey times.

If the track on the Śląsko-Dąbrowski bridge is closed, which is very likely, tram lines 4, 13, 20, 23, 26 and T They will besides change their routes. They will finish courses on another loops specified as Town Hall-Zoo, Metro Marymont or East/Kijowska Railway Station. From Saturday, 4:00 pm, after the complete closure of the Wisłostrada, the changes will besides affect the routes of many regular and night buses, including lines: 106, 107, 108, 114, 118, 127, 131, 141, 159, 162, 166, 167, 171, 185, 187, 517, N14, N16, N33, N64 and N83. Full information about detours and changes in timetables will be available on the Warsaw Public Transport (WTP) website and in the Jakdojade app. It is recommended to check current messages on an ongoing basis to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Practical Guidelines for Residents and Tourists

Faced with the difficulties ahead, it is essential to plan the journey properly. If you have the opportunity, this weekend quit your car trip through the centre of Warsaw, especially in the areas affected by the parade. Instead, consider utilizing public transport, especially the subway, which will run without interference in the tunnels. Keep in head that even short journeys can importantly lengthen due to detours and increased traffic on alternate routes.

For drivers who gotta decision around the city, it will be essential to usage current navigationwhich take into account the current blockades and propose the fastest detours. Pay peculiar attention to the marking and instructions of traffic management officers – their presence is crucial to maintaining liquidity. Remember the said halt ban and the hazard of towing the vehicle – do not risk, even for a moment. These activities, though burdensome, are essential to carry out a general test of 1 of the most crucial state holidays, ensuring the safety and fluidity of the parade itself. Be patient and plan your time with a margin for unexpected delays.