Poland rolls out major transport upgrades, from bridges to tramways and roadworks

Gdańsk bridge renovation Szczecin railway modernization Gdańsk tram hub PKM viaduct repairs Krakow metro delay

Intensive renovation work has begun on the Gdańsk Bridge, with sections of the right‑hand lane and footpath closed to protect the structure from corrosion and to rebuild rail and tram tracks. The project is scheduled to finish in autumn.

Polish State Railways (PKP PLK) has detailed a timetable for modernising the Szczecin‑border railway line, adding a second track, electrifying the route and constructing new passenger stops at Warzymice, Przecław and Kołbaskowo, with construction slated to start in 2027 and finish by 2030.

In Gdańsk, the Hucisko tram junction is being rebuilt; tram lines are diverted to detours from 27 June, with full service expected to resume by the end of August and additional track work continuing until October.

The Pomorska Kolej Metropolitalna (PKM) will carry out three‑month warranty repairs on three viaducts at the Strzyża station from July to September 2026, temporarily reducing service to a single track.

Krakow’s long‑delayed metro project saw the launch date pushed back, while the city also decided to keep Starowiślna street two‑way, redirecting European Union funding to tram purchases.

Poznań will see temporary traffic changes on Królowej Jadwigi street on 29‑30 June while tram tracks are rebuilt, affecting lanes and signalisation.

The S7 expressway near Płońsk is undergoing a four‑kilometre overhaul, scheduled to finish in late July, with night‑time works to minimise summer‑season traffic impact.

Finally, the disused Żywiec Sporysz railway station is being demolished to make way for a new parking facility as part of the broader Żywiec‑Sucha Beskidzka line modernisation.