Week-long Disruption on Połczyńska in Bemowo

6 August 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Połczyńska roadworks will cause over a week of traffic disruption in Bemowo. Expect single-carriageway traffic, junction closures and detours.

Drivers leaving Warsaw westwards should expect delays for more than a week as Połczyńska roadworks begin. The city will rebuild the second carriageway where the metro construction runs parallel.

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Połczyńska roadworks: schedule and closures

The works start on Saturday 8 August at about 22:00. Consequently, the city plans to reopen the fresh asphalt on Monday 17 August at about 04:00. During that time crews will close the Połczyńska lane toward the centre between Gierdziejewskiego and Dostawcza. Therefore, traffic will run two-way on the remaining carriageway. Moreover, authorities will set a 40 km/h speed limit and ban overtaking on the temporary single carriageway. These measures reduce crash risk because they compress two directions into one narrow lane.

Practical impacts on commutes and deliveries

Drivers heading to central Warsaw will change onto the opposite lane before Gierdziejewskiego. Then they will return to the correct side after Dostawcza. However, crews will also close side junctions at separate times. For instance, the Gierdziejewskiego junction will close twice over both weekends. In addition, the access road to the nearby shopping centre will close during the same weekend windows. Consequently, shoppers should allow extra time or use different parking. The Dostawcza junction will close three times during the week of works. Therefore, you must check daily whether Dostawcza is open or closed before travel.

Alternative routes and public transport

If you want to avoid Połczyńska entirely, use the bypass and then Górczewska and Lazurowa. Moreover, local planners expect some trucks to reroute through inner streets. As a result, expect more traffic on residential roads near the work zone. In addition, Warsaw’s bus and metro planners coordinate turns and stops around construction. Consequently, check ZTM schedules online before you travel. (ZTM is the municipal transit operator; NFZ handles health care funding and ZUS manages social insurance in Poland.)

Why this matters to expats

This street links Warsaw with several western communes, so the works affect commuters and regional traffic. Therefore, delivery times and service vehicles may run late. Moreover, emergency services still get through, but planners ask drivers to keep junctions clear. If officials ticket illegally parked cars, you will receive a mandat (a fine). In addition, know that routine ID checks sometimes ask for your PESEL (national ID number) if you use municipal services. Finally, you do not need to interact with ZUS or NFZ to drive, but knowing these institutions helps you understand local notices and permits.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: Allow at least 10-20 extra minutes for journeys that use Połczyńska. Consequently, use the Górczewska-Lazurowa detour if you travel during peak times. Moreover, check ZTM for bus changes and watch for temporary parking bans. If you receive a mandat for traffic offences, you can usually pay it online; however, ask a Polish-speaking friend or your employer for help if you lack a PESEL (national ID number).

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