Aleja Niepodległości: Major Tram Disruption from June 15

10 June 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Aleja Niepodległości tram closures start June 15, altering tram lines and traffic. Plan routes; expect lane changes and replacement buses.

Aleja Niepodległości tram closures begin on Monday, June 15. The city announced that trams will stop running between Nowowiejska and Metro Pole Mokotowskie. Consequently, passengers and drivers should expect big changes across Mokotów.

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Aleja Niepodległości tram closures: what is happening and why

The city council and Tramwaje Warszawskie will rebuild tracks near Filtrowa. Moreover, Veolia will renew a large heating chamber under the rails. The works will affect about 380 metres of single track. Therefore, crews will replace aging infrastructure that last saw a major repair in 1999. First, tram crews will remove parts of the track and install drainage. This step will reduce water damage and track failures. Then, from late June to mid August, Veolia will upgrade the heat mains under the tracks.

How tram services will change

Trams will not run on Aleja Niepodległości between Nowowiejska and Metro Pole Mokotowskie. Line 17 will divert via Rakowiecka, Marszałkowska and Nowowiejska. Line 19 will detour via Marszałkowska and Nowowiejska. In addition, line 33 will use a temporarily changed route to Banacha. The city will also launch two temporary lines. Line 67 will link PKP Służewiec with Miasteczko Wilanów. Line 77 will run from Metro Marymont to Plac Narutowicza. Consequently, only tram stops GUS and Biblioteka Narodowa will close. However, buses will fill some of the gaps. Bus 174 will serve the closed stops. In addition, extra bus trips will operate between Rondo ONZ and Metro Pole Mokotowskie. Therefore, passengers must check timetables before travel.

Impact on drivers and road layout

From June 15, road lanes beside the tracks will become work zones. Drivers will have two lanes in each direction. However, crews will narrow lanes next to the rails. Then, from June 19, the city will open two straight lanes towards the centre at GUS. In later phases, contractors will occupy an entire carriageway towards Mokotów. Consequently, traffic will shift onto the other side of the road. Therefore, expect temporary signals and changed turning rules. Moreover, drivers should allow extra travel time.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you live or work in Warsaw you should plan alternative routes. Use the ZTM mobile apps for live updates. In Poland, officials check tickets frequently and can issue a “mandat” (on-the-spot fine). Also, keep your PESEL number on official forms if authorities ask. For health or social services remember that NFZ covers public healthcare and ZUS handles social security. Therefore carry ID and travel cards when you commute.

For expats, this disruption can affect daily commutes to offices, embassies, and universities. Moreover, building works sometimes block side streets near tram lines. Therefore, allow more time for walking and transfers. In addition, consider cycling or ride-sharing if you need a reliable commute during the works.

Finally, the project aims to prevent long-term track failures and reduce future delays. Consequently, the short disruption may improve tram reliability later. Therefore, check routes and buy tickets in advance. Also, expect traffic controls and occasional lane closures.

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