Starting Saturday, November 30th, a new temporary traffic organization will be implemented due to the construction of the Tram to Mistrzejowice.
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.
After a five-month break, trams have returned to Mistrzejowice. From November 25th, trams will run to the “Miśnieńska” stop, which is the penultimate stop before the loop. At the “Mistrzejowice” loop, trams will turn around as part of technical runs.
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.
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:
Until the end of January on the section from Rondo Młyńskie to Bohaterów Wietnamu Street
In February and March on the section from Bohaterów Wietnamu Street to Miechowity Street and south of Rondo Polsadu
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.
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!
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!
In the middle of next week, further changes in traffic organization on Młyńska Street will be introduced. The exact date of the changes will be announced after all formalities are completed.
As part of the new traffic organization, traffic will be shifted from the eastern to the western side of the road. Exit from Miechowity Street will be possible in both directions. Traffic at the intersection of Młyńska, Młyńska boczna, and Bohaterów Wietnamu will be possible in all directions.
In the area of Rondo Młyńskie, two parallel intersections will be created, between which the right of way will change. Exit from Kazimierza Chałupnika Street will only be possible to the right.
On Lublańska Street, diaphragm wall installations and excavations for ceiling slabs are being carried out.
The changes will be introduced on October 19th.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during the implementation of this important investment.
September was a month of intense activity and positive changes for us. In this summary, you will find information about the progress of our projects.
From the weekend of August 31st/September 1st, as part of the construction of the underground Rondo Polsadu station in the Tram to Mistrzejowice project, we introduced a new traffic organization. This included road closures and lane reductions, as well as the creation of a temporary roundabout under the overpass. The temporary intersection on Lublańska Street was also removed.
On September 2nd, we began work on the reconstruction of the stormwater drainage system on Krzesławicka Street. This is the beginning of changes that will certainly improve the living conditions of residents in this area.
The completion of the heating network reconstruction is another success for us. All works were completed before the heating season to minimize inconvenience for residents. Since the beginning of the tram line construction to Mistrzejowice, we have modernized over 2500 meters of underground heating infrastructure. The modern pipe layout under sidewalks, bike paths, and green areas allows easy access to the installation during maintenance, significantly reducing traffic disruptions.
Additionally, in the Mistrzejowice loop area, the construction of traction poles and pile foundations towards Dobrego Pasterza Street (along Jancarza, Bohomolca, and Krzesławicka Streets) is ongoing. As part of the works, we are also building ducts for traction cables on Młyńska Street, Rondo Polsadu, and near the Mistrzejowice loop. On Młyńska Street, the final western roadway is being constructed, which will be available to residents and users in mid-October. In September, work was carried out on the construction of the intermediate slab of the Polsad station, and diaphragm wall installation continued on Lublańska Street. On Dobrego Pasterza Street, work related to the construction of a retaining wall and the relocation of underground installations was carried out. At the Mistrzejowice Loop, work was done on the construction and reconstruction of the water channel, as well as the installation of the tram track.
On September 25th and 26th, evacuation exercises were conducted at the KST-IV construction site near Polsad station, focusing on evacuating a worker from a tunnel with limited access to the injured person. The exercises were conducted by the State Fire Service from Rescue and Firefighting Unit No. 3 in Kraków, with the participation of Gulermak employees and subcontractors. The exercises involved reporting the incident to the PSP alarm center, guiding the rescue services to the incident site, providing necessary information to the shift commander, and then conducting the rescue operation using rope techniques. On September 25th, a demonstration of the use of portable firefighting equipment was also conducted. Participants learned the principles of using portable firefighting equipment and could practically test their skills on a prepared training field.
Exercises conducted in cooperation with PSP JRG 3 Kraków are important for us both in terms of raising employee awareness and testing the ability of special services to carry out rescue operations in the event of accidents on the construction site. Considering the complexity of the processes and the risks associated with construction works, increasing employee awareness of safety is one of the main tasks of the Health and Safety Department, especially on such a large contract as the construction of the Tram to Mistrzejowice, – says Sebastian Golemiec, Health and Safety Department coordinator.
We are also pleased with our participation in the educational program “Professional Life of the City.” In the second edition of this project, we will once again open the doors to the behind-the-scenes of building the new “Tram to Mistrzejowice” line, giving young people a unique opportunity to learn about the realities of working in the construction industry. The application collection ended on September 30th.
We thank everyone who supports us in these activities.
