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Next week, on August 4th and 5th, two traffic organization changes will be introduced. Please find more details below.

Traffic Organisation Change – Dobrego Pasterza Street

Starting Monday, August 4th, in the morning hours, Dobrego Pasterza Street near the entrance to the Biedronka store will undergo lane narrowing and modifications to traffic layout.

A temporary pedestrian crossing will be created opposite the hotel parking lot. The pedestrian route will be moved to the other side of the road. There will be no pedestrian access from the Biedronka side.

Current traffic directions and vehicle movement options will remain unchanged.

Please follow vertical and horizontal signage and exercise particular caution.

Traffic Organisation Change – Młyńskie Roundabout

Starting Tuesday, August 5th, in the morning hours, changes to the traffic layout will be introduced at the Młyńskie Roundabout – the road, temporary pedestrian route, and crossing will be shifted southward, toward Meissnera Street.

Please follow vertical and horizontal signage and exercise particular caution.

The new tram line to Mistrzejowice is more than just an improvement in public transport – it’s a real benefit for both residents and the environment. Green tracks with sedum mats and green roofs on tram stops will reduce noise, improve air quality, and introduce more greenery into the urban landscape. With the planting of over 1,400 new trees, the streets will become more attractive and pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly.

Thanks to the compensatory planting project, over 1,400 new trees will be planted along Lublańska, Meissnera, Krzesławicka, and Młyńska streets! Moreover, thanks to dialogue with residents, changes were made to the original plan, increasing the number of new plantings by an additional 350 trees. The planting ratio now stands at 1 to 1.5 – for every two trees removed, three new ones are planted.

Updates to the planting plans are regularly discussed during construction meetings, in which residents actively participate by sharing their ideas and needs. Thanks to their involvement, the Tram to Mistrzejowice is not just a modern tram line but also a project that enriches Kraków’s greenery.

List of Species

English Name	Latin Name
Common hornbeam ‘Columnaris’	Carpinus betulus ‘Columnaris’
Norway maple ‘Columnaris’	Acer platanoides ‘Columnaris’
Small-leafed lime tree ‘Greenspire’	Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’
Silver birch	Betula pendula
Norway maple	Acer platanoides
Black pine	Pinus nigra
Black locust	Robinia pseudoacacia
Turf hairworm	Deschampsia cespitosa
Miscanthus chinensis ‘Gracillimus’	Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’
Field maple ‘Elsrijk’	Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’
Common periwinkle	Vinca minor
Common rowan	Sorbus aucuparia
Sedum mats	—
Virginia creeper	Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia creeper ‘Veitchii’	Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’
Broadleaf lime ‘Fastigiata’	Tilia platyphyllos ‘Fastigiata’
Groundcover rose	Rosa sp.
White dogwood	Cornus alba
Forsythia intermedium	Forsythia x intermedia
Ornamental apple tree ‘Evereste’	Malus PERPETU ‘Evereste’
Common loosestrife	Lythrum salicaria
Hempseed	Eupatorium cannabinum
Garden daylily	Hemerocallis xhybrida
Black geranium	Geranium phaeum
Siberian iris	Iris sibirica
Green horsetail	Equisetum hyemale

Green Tracks

As much as 74% of the area used for the construction of the tram line to Mistrzejowice will be biologically active land. One of the key elements of this project is the introduction of green tracks, where sedum mats—an eco-friendly alternative to traditional grass—will be used. These mats are easy to install, drought-resistant, and require minimal maintenance. Unlike grass, they don’t need watering or mowing, which reduces water consumption and CO₂ emissions associated with upkeep.

Green tracks are both an aesthetic and functional solution. The plants covering the sedum mats help filter the air, retain rainwater, reduce dust dispersion, and absorb noise generated by trams. During the growing season, they create multicolored floral carpets that change hues with the seasons.

Green Roofs at Tram Stops

The new tram line to Mistrzejowice will also include green roofs on all 19 newly designed stops. Tram shelters will be adapted to support the weight of sedum mats—the same technology used on the tracks. The vegetation on the roofs will be drought-resistant, minimising the need for irrigation.

Green roofs on tram stops serve both an insulating and aesthetic function, while also retaining rainwater and reducing the urban heat island effect. Thanks to them, the stops will become more environmentally friendly, offering passengers shelter in a more pleasant, green setting.

Benefits for the Climate and Residents

The use of green tracks and green roofs on tram stops is a response to the challenges of climate change. They mitigate the effects of extreme rainfall, lower ambient temperatures, increase biodiversity, and contribute to an improved quality of life for Kraków’s residents. These are modern and sustainable solutions that set the direction for the development of urban infrastructure.

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the next stage of construction of the tram line to Mistrzejowice (KST IV) will begin. In connection with this, a new traffic organisation will be introduced, affecting both drivers and public transport passengers.

Road traffic changes:

• Vehicle traffic will be shifted to the southern carriageway of the Mogilska Street – al. Jana Pawła II route.

• Meissnera Street will be closed between the intersection with Mogilska Street / al. Jana Pawła II and the intersection with Śliczna and Łąkowa Streets (no straight-ahead access to Lema Street).
• A detour will be established through al. Jana Pawła II → Stella-Sawickiego Street → al. Bora-Komorowskiego.

Public transport changes:

• Suspension of tram service between Rondo Mogilskie and the Wieczysta terminal (tram service expected to resume in September).
• Trams will continue to operate toward Nowa Huta from the Wieczysta terminal.
• A replacement bus line will be launched on the route: Rondo Mogilskie – Czyżyny.

Scope of works is extensive – it includes the reconstruction of underground infrastructure, construction of a new tram track (1 km), modernisation of the road system (8,500 m² of new surfaces, 0.5 km of bicycle paths), as well as the installation of noise barriers and retaining walls.