July’s Pace Doesn’t Slow Down. Excavations, backfilling, base slabs, and new track sections – nearly every area of the investment shows clear progress. Despite surprises – from difficult soil conditions to newly discovered underground conflicts – work is proceeding as scheduled.
Starting Section
In the area of al. Jana Pawła II and Mogilska Street, intensive works are ongoing. After the district heating network was switched over on the 31st of July and track-road conflicts were resolved, ground replacement began for the future tram tracks. Tram tracks installation will begin in the coming weeks. Some of the traction pole foundations are already in place. The plan is to shift traffic on October 1st and complete all work in this area before Christmas.
Meissnera Street – Dynamic Changes
At the Śliczna–Łąkowa intersection, a storm water chamber is under construction, and an asphalt layer is planned by the end of the summer holidays. On the eastern side of Meissnera, asphalt has already been laid – paving works and preparations for a green track bed are underway. On Chałupnika Street, the sanitary sewer has been rerouted, and road base layers are being prepared. Track installation is ongoing up to the tunnel section.
Tunnel – Full Mobilisation
Intensive work continues along the entire 1.2-kilometre tunnel section. Additional base and top slabs have been completed, including near the Młyńskie Roundabout, where a bypass was also created. Sub-slab excavation continues between Młyńska Street and Polsad Station. At the station itself, masonry and installation works are underway on both levels. Along Lublańska Street, the final base slabs are being installed, and the exit section is being finished.
Roadworks Along The Route
At Barei Roundabout (Rondo Barei), the outline of the future roadway is already visible – the southern side, enclosed with curbs, is just waiting for the asphalt layer, which is due any moment. On the western side, work on the sidewalk is progressing intensively. On Dobrego Pasterza Street, preparations for the new route are underway – remnants of the old surface have been removed, and teams are laying tracks and paving stones. Meanwhile, on Jancarza Street, the road is being widened, and two new access roads to nearby estates are under construction and expected to open by the end of the month. There’s also a lot happening near the tram terminus – paving works have finished near the church, and the area is being cleaned and prepared for greening with sedum mats.
Sector Updates
Electrical Sector
In July, old traction poles were removed at the intersection of al. Jana Pawła II and Mogilska, Meissnera Streets, and installation of 22 new ones began. New sections of traction cables and protective lighting conduits are being built, and power and telecom conflicts are being resolved. Teletechnical ducts and service channels are also under construction.
Sanitary Sector
Most work was focused around the intersection of al. Jana Pawła II and Mogilska, where under-track crossings, storm water drainage, and gas line reconstructions were completed. A storm water chamber is under construction on Śliczna Street. On Chałupnika Street, sewer redirection work was completed. Storm water drainage is now being built on Bohomolca Street, and manhole and inlet adjustments are ongoing along the entire investment route.
Bridge and Tunnel Sector
Tunnel work was intense throughout the entire 1.2 km section in July. At Barei Roundabout, new foundation slabs were laid, and reinforcement for retaining walls began. Alongside the Tertium Business Park, excavation was done for the last missing tunnel segment on this stretch, at the former Lublańska Street exit. Under the northern chamber roof, a foundation slab with 600 m³ of concrete was poured; above it, tunnel backfilling is ongoing to prepare for road layers. At Polsad Station, sub-slab excavation resumed toward the south on level -2. Masonry work on level -1 is complete, with plastering and installation work planned for August on both levels. Along Młyńska Street, more concrete struts, top slabs, and capping beams were installed. At Młyńska Boczna, after closing traffic, reinforced concrete work began to connect tunnel sections. Concrete work also began on the south exit ramp at Młyńskie Roundabout and along Meissnera Street.
Structural Sector
In July, the structural team focused on retaining wall works from Lublańska to Dobrego Pasterza. Excavation, pile head trimming, form work, reinforcement, and slope shaping were performed. Pile installation for acoustic barriers began. On Bohomolca Street, roof insulation and external door installation at the future transformer station were completed.
What’s coming in August?
In August, two major traffic changes will be introduced. On Dobrego Pasterza Street (near Biedronka), the roadway layout will change on August 4th – with a right-turn ban from Barei Roundabout and a new pedestrian crossing. The next day, at Młyńskie Roundabout, the entire roadway and sidewalk system will shift south. Additional local pedestrian path adjustments are planned, and on Jancarza Street, the southern roadway will be closed, with traffic signals turned off.
August will be a month of intense track, road, and paving works. The first asphalt layers will appear in many sections, and some areas – such as Jancarza and Dobrego Pasterza – may be partially opened to residents.
We also invite you to watch the latest drone footage of the project.