Details of the changes can be found on the attached map.
The expected closure time is approximately 3 weeks, but this may change depending on weather conditions.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Please adhere to the vertical D-6 pedestrian crossing signs throughout the entire construction area, especially on the section between Miechowity Street and Bohaterów Wietnamu Street.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The new traffic geometry will be in effect on Meissnera Street, between Chałupnika and Śliczna Streets. The changes include shifting vehicular traffic from the west to the east side of the roadway. Consequently, the locations of the “Pszona” and “Meissnera” stops will be altered.
We apologize for any inconvenience and ask for your understanding. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
The new tram loop in Mistrzejowice is an important element of Krakow’s transportation network expansion. The “Mistrzejowice” loop will serve up to 2,700 passengers per hour, significantly improving travel comfort for residents of this part of the city. It has been designed with future transportation needs in mind, considering both current and future traffic volumes – its maximum capacity is up to 40 trams per hour.
According to the contractor’s declaration, trams will run to the penultimate stop before the loop. At the loop, they will turn around as part of technical runs. Formally, it is still a construction site. Thanks to this approach, the loop itself will be covered by a longer maintenance guarantee by the private partner, – emphasizes Magdalena Obrzut Nowak, director of the Krakow City Roads Authority.
Loop in numbers
Preparatory work began at the beginning of June, and the loop was closed on June 24, 2024. Work on the loop lasted five months. The reconstruction of the existing infrastructure was quite a challenge. To allow trams to return to Mistrzejowice, builders from Gülermak company installed 1,300 meters of overhead lines stretched on 32 poles and 5 gantries. As part of the work, over a kilometer of tracks was laid (exactly 1,013 meters of single track), and the total amount of aggregate used for the track bed was as much as 1,400 tons.
We laid exactly 179 prefabricated track slabs. These are ready-made track elements that are laid on the route to create a stable and even surface for tram tracks. Thanks to prefabrication, installation is faster and more precise. The track bed was reinforced with 320 meters of prefabricated concrete beams, – summarizes Krzysztof Dziobek, contract director, Gülermak company.
Unexploded ordnance slowed down the work
Originally, we planned to start traffic to Mistrzejowice by the end of the summer. Unexpected difficulties turned out to be unexploded ordnance scattered around the investment area.
Unfortunately, our plans were thwarted by numerous unexploded ordnance that we encountered during the work. With the help and under the full supervision of a sapper patrol, we managed to secure and transport over 100 pieces of various types of explosives to the training ground. For several weeks, we had to check the construction site meter by meter, – says Krzysztof Dziobek, contract director, Gülermak company.
We inform you that on November 11th, carpentry and reinforcement works will be carried out on Lublańska Street. The works will take place at the height of Promienistych Street, on the side of the office buildings. Please exercise caution.
Thank you for your understanding.
We inform you that from November 4th, diaphragm wall excavation works will begin on Młyńska Street.
Due to the need to maintain the continuity of the technological process, the works will be carried out around the clock and will last:
The works will generally be conducted from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon.
A holiday break is planned from December 20th to January 7th.
Diaphragm wall excavation involves noise.
The works will start in the area of Rondo Młyńskie, then one of the machines will move north to the height of Bohaterów Wietnamu Street, and the other machine, after completing the works on Młyńska Street, will move to the initial section of the tunnel (south of Rondo Młyńskie).
We apologize for any inconvenience and disruptions.
Informujemy, że w nocy:
– 23/24 października
– 24/25 października
na pętli Mistrzejowice będą prowadzone prace związane z przebudową sieci wodociągowej.
Pracę będą dotyczyć sieci o średnicach Ø600 mm i Ø300 mm.
Prosimy o zachowanie ostrożności i stosowanie się do oznakowania.
Za wszelkie niedogodności przepraszamy i dziękujemy za wyrozumiałość.
Attention! Traffic disruptions – closure of the entrance from Bohaterów Wietnamu Street to Młyńska Street and works at the intersection of Miechowity and Młyńska Streets.
We inform you that on October 17th (Thursday), the entrance from Bohaterów Wietnamu Street to Młyńska Street will be temporarily closed due to road works. As part of the surface modernization, a new bituminous layer will be laid. The works are scheduled for one day, and we expect to complete them on the same day.
We suggest drivers use the detour via Pilotów and Kazimierza ze Skalbmierza Streets.
Additionally, we inform you that on October 17th and 18th (Thursday and Friday), there will be additional traffic disruptions on the section of Miechowity and Młyńska Streets due to preparatory works for the introduction of Temporary Traffic Organization.
Please exercise caution.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Due to numerous inquiries about changes in traffic organization on Młyńska Street, we have prepared a more detailed map.
The exact dates for the changes will be announced after the upcoming weekend (October 11-12). If you have any additional questions, we are at your disposal!
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
September 2024 brought significant progress in the “Tram to Mistrzejowice” project. We completed the reconstruction of the heating main along Meissnera Street, paving the way for further works.
The works included the construction of the intermediate slab of the Polsad station, the construction of the final western roadway on Młyńska Street, and work related to the construction of retaining walls on Dobrego Pasterza Street. But that’s not all! There were definitely more works carried out.
To find out what September looked like on the construction site, we encourage you to watch the latest report.
Thank you for your interest and we invite you to follow the progress!