# Poland transport disruptions persist in August 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/poland-bus-route-changes-from-road-works > Updated: 2026-08-06T18:02:00.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2. Throughout August 2026, Poland’s road and public-transport network continued to be strained by a wave of simultaneous construction projects and special-event closures. The Okrąg Street modernisation in Warsaw began on 11 August, introducing new parking bays, speed-reducing bumps and green strips, while the Armed Forces Day preparations forced a full shutdown of Wisłostrada and temporary bans on several bridges on 8–9 August. Emergency work on railway crossing line 449 between Rembertów and Wesoła required an overnight closure on 6–7 August. Public-transport services were repeatedly adjusted: Banino’s Z02 bus line returned to Lipowa street on 10 August with upgraded pavement and pedestrian crossings; Kraków’s tram lines 8, 22 and 50 were suspended on 8 August and replaced by temporary bus 722; Konstantynów Łódzki’s tram 43 remained replaced by bus Z43 until 29 August; and Szczecin’s Andersena-Miodowa intersection stayed under traffic-control until 8 August because of underground utility work. Additional works reported in the new snapshots expanded the picture: the Kabaty metro-station area in Warsaw reopened to traffic after resurfacing; Górna Street in Rybna was fully closed to cars from 11–14 August; Brzeziny, Żywiec and Łódź introduced lane reductions and 30 km/h speed limits; and further detours and altered bus routes were implemented in Katowice, Gniezno, Lublin and other towns. Preparations for the Polish Armed Forces Day parade on 15 August in Warsaw have also contributed to the disruption. The celebrations, themed "Polska SAFE — Bezpieczna Polska," involve rehearsals with aircraft and ground vehicles, including F-35 "Husarz" jets and Patriot missile systems. These activities, alongside ongoing infrastructure projects, are expected to cause significant traffic disruptions and detours in central Warsaw. Authorities continue to urge drivers to follow signage and plan journeys ahead as disruptions are expected to ease gradually through November. ## Claims - Warsaw's Wisłostrada will be closed for a military defilada trial on 8–9 August 2026, with police‑directed detours and full closure between the Skłodowskiej‑Curie and Gagarina bridges. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Modernisation of Okrąg street in Warsaw starts on 11 August 2026 and ends mid‑November 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Emergency closure of railway crossing on line 449 between Rembertów and Wesoła from 22:00 6 August to 04:00 7 August 2026. (single source) - Bus line Z02 resumes service on Lipowa Street in Banino on 10 August 2026 with the pre‑modernisation timetable. (single source) - Second phase of Alei Przyjaźni reconstruction in Krakow starts on 12 August 2026 and the segment remains closed to traffic until 1 October 2026. (single source) - Works at the Andersena‑Miodowa intersection in Szczecin are extended to 8 August 2026. (single source) - Tram line 43 in Konstantynów Łódź will be suspended from 9 August to 29 August 2026 and replaced by temporary bus line Z43. (single source) - More than 50 km of Warsaw metro tracks will be ground at night throughout 2026 to maintain safety and ride comfort. (single source) - Krakow tram lines 8, 22 and 50 are suspended on 8 August 2026 and replaced by temporary bus line 722. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Polish Armed Forces prepare for major military parade in Warsaw Poland is preparing for the August 15 Armed Forces Day parade in Warsaw, featuring advanced military equipment like F-35 jets and Abrams tanks amidst significant local traffic disruptions. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-cities-adjust-bus-routes-amid-road-works ### 2026-07-13: Polish commuter buses rerouted during road works in Michałowice and Wołomin Bus lines 60/65 in Michałowice and the Wołomin‑Wola Rasztowska route are temporarily detoured due to road reconstruction, with several stops closed and replacements provided; timetables stay the same. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-commuter-buses-rerouted-during-road-works-in-michaowice-and-woomin --- Cite as: Poland transport disruptions persist in August 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/poland-bus-route-changes-from-road-works