This week, the first escalators were installed at the Rondo Polsad station.
The station will have four entrances: two located on both sides of Młyńska Street, and two more on Lublańska Street — one at the intersection with Promienistych Street, and the other near the office buildings. Thanks to this layout, passengers will be able to reach the station safely and comfortably from every side of Rondo Polsad.
Access to the facility, which is approximately 20 meters deep, will be provided by five elevators, six pairs of escalators, and six sets of traditional open staircases.
The station design was consulted with the Consultative Team for the Accessibility of Municipal Infrastructure for People with Disabilities, operating under the District Social Council for People with Disabilities at the Mayor of Kraków. Thanks to clear guidelines, we were able to adapt the facility to the needs of people with reduced mobility, wheelchair users, and people who are visually impaired or blind. Special emphasis was placed on eliminating potential barriers on the station platforms. Warning strips with a changed texture and contrasting colours will appear at the platform edges and before each descent to the underground platforms (near staircases).
Rondo Polsad Station is a two-level interchange hub — undoubtedly one of the most impressive parts of the KST IV project!
We would like to inform you that tonight, October 27, 2025 (from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.), work will be carried out on John Paul II Avenue involving the dismantling of the old heating network. Bus traffic will be maintained.
In August, work on the construction of the new rapid tram line to Mistrzejowice in Kraków made significant progress. The largest Public-Private Partnership project in Poland, though not without challenges, is delivering visible results. As we bid farewell to August, we reflect on the successes—what has been achieved?
Many significant tasks have been completed in the areas of energy and telecommunications. The foundation work for the traction poles at the Mistrzejowice loop was carried out under constant bomb disposal supervision. We also completed the comprehensive construction of cable ducts, telecommunications infrastructure, and signalization ducts on key sections around the Mistrzejowice loop, Dobrego Pasterza Street, Lublańska Street, Młyńska Street, and Meissnera Street. Particularly challenging were the fiber optic network reconstruction works around the Mistrzejowice loop, where the team’s precise actions ensured safe and efficient execution, maintaining uninterrupted network operation. Despite the ongoing presence of bomb disposal experts in the area, the smooth progress of the work, though slower, is still a reason for satisfaction.
Additionally, we successfully resolved electrical conflicts at critical locations such as Lublańska Street, Barei Roundabout, and Dobrego Pasterza Street.
In August, work began on the final road construction on Młyńska Street. Road foundations and structural layers were laid on the section between the Castorama entrance and Bohaterów Wietnamu Street. The first curbs for the “new” Młyńska Street were installed. A key element for further progress was the implementation of a temporary traffic organization at Polsadu Roundabout and Lublańska Street, which introduced a new traffic geometry. More.
Intensive work is still ongoing on Lublańska Street for the deepening of diaphragm walls. These are crucial for the construction of the tunnel, which will end at Barei Roundabout.
Work related to water, heating, gas, sanitary, and stormwater networks was equally intensive and conducted throughout the entire construction area. Activities were carried out on streets such as Meissnera, Młyńska, Lublańska, Dobrego Pasterza, Bohomolca, and Jancarza. Currently, intensive work is underway on Krzesławicka Street. More.
But it’s not all about construction! Last month, at the Information Point, we served delicious, refreshing lemonade as part of the “Lemonade for Residents” campaign. This was in support of homeless animals from the Kraków Shelter. It was not only an ideal opportunity to show great heart and empathy but also to inquire about details related to the KST IV investment. We are thrilled by the tremendous interest in our event. Thank you on behalf of the animals from Rybną Street.
Recent months have seen the completion of important construction stages, such as the concreting of ceilings at the “Rondo Polsadu” station and under the overpass on the southern side from Młyńska Street, as well as the rerouting of the Dominikański Brook to a new riverbed. The results from last month have significantly impacted the progress of the works. All network reconstruction activities are carried out with due diligence, ensuring the safety and comfort of residents. Although there is still much work ahead, the progress so far is a reason for optimism.
The construction of the tunnel that will carry the tramway to Mistrzejowice requires constant work, even during night hours. What exactly is being done, how is the excavation being carried out, and when can residents expect the round-the-clock work to be completed?
A key component of the tunnel’s construction are slurry walls, reinforced concrete structures that encase the tunnel, minimize the impact of the excavation on buildings in the vicinity of the structure, and take the pressure of the soil and groundwater. They are formed by concreting an excavation made by a deep excavator named Stefan. The excavations extend more than 20 meters into the ground.
Work on the diaphragm walls is carried out around the clock, even at night. The uninterrupted concreting process is essential for optimal results. The method of work used leaves no possibility of stopping concreting, and interruptions in the process could lead to serious construction defects.
Construction of a tunnel on the section from the Polsad roundabout to the Barei roundabout – until when?
Currently, construction of a tunnel is underway from the Polsad traffic circle to the Barei traffic circle. Night work on this stretch will continue until May 29.
In June, the reconstruction of underground networks will proceed on Lublańska street, with work scheduled on weekdays from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, as well as on Saturdays.
From June 24 onward, night work will resume, and all slurry wall construction on Lublańska Street is expected to be completed around August 20. The streetcar will emerge from the tunnel near the Barei traffic circle.
In early September, the Stefan deep-drawer will return to the area around the Polsad traffic circle and head south towards the Młyńskie traffic circle.
Another section of the parking lot on Meissner Street will be shut down on May 6 due to work on the reconstruction of a heat pipeline.
The parking lot exclusion area is expanded by the marked section.
Replacement parking
Replacement parking is located at 6 Pilots Street – Castorama (spaces on the side of Mlynska Street) and on Pilots Street opposite Pilot Tower on the closed section of the road.
In addition, we inform that there may be difficulties between Ugorek and Janickiego streets.
We would like to inform you that on May 2 our Information Center and hotline will be closed. We cordially invite you to visit us after the long May weekend.
The Information Center is located near the intersection of Dobrego Pasterza and Strzelców streets, in the immediate vicinity of our construction office and almost halfway along the route of the streetcar line under construction. At the post, residents can obtain detailed information about the progress of the investment, including construction technology, work schedule, progress and the current traffic organization.
We welcome you on Mondays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
As a partner of the project, we cordially invite you to participate in a free workshop, during which you will gain the knowledge and materials needed to create your own film reportage entitled. “Professional Life of the City.” This is a unique opportunity to learn about the tasks of those involved in the implementation of the Tramway to Mistrzejowice project and get to know their natural working environment.
On the initiative of the Specialized Psychological and Pedagogical Counseling Center called “Krakow Career Center” and in cooperation with MPK and the Museum of Engineering and Technology in Krakow, we invite you to participate in the project entitled. “Professional Life of the City.” The purpose of the event is to cause participants to increase their knowledge of the city’s development and to induce reflection on the professions that are essential to ensure its continuous, uninterrupted functioning. In this year’s pilot edition of the project, we are focusing on issues related to urban transportation and communication.
To participate in the project, we invite pupils in the seventh grade of Krakow elementary schools – young people facing the choice of further education and career planning. We offer participation in free workshops, during which participants will gather knowledge and materials to prepare a film report entitled. “Professional Life of the City.” The three best reports will be awarded. The following criteria will be important in the evaluation:
compliance with the theme (presentation of professions related to the development of the city, especially transportation and communication);
inclusion of “socially relevant” issues, i.e. accessibility for people with disabilities, development;
ingenuity, originality and overall artistic expression of the presentation of the topic.
In preparing the competition work, it will be necessary to use the knowledge gained during the thematic workshops.
Starting next Monday, April 22, another section of the parking lot on Meissner Street will be taken out of service.
Another section of the parking lot has to be taken out of service due to the progress of work related to the reconstruction of the heat pipeline on Meissner Street.
Replacement parking
Replacement parking is located at 6 Pilots Street – Castorama (spaces on the side of Młyńska Street) and on Pilots Street opposite Pilot Tower on the closed section of the road.
The work is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Additional stops “Olsza II” will be designated in the area of the Polsad traffic circle for bus lines 129, 138, 159 and 172.
We kindly inform you that as of 20/04/2024 (Saturday), additional stops will be designated in connection with the construction of the KST IV streetcar line:
Olsza II 02 for lines 138 and 172 in the direction of Kombinat;
Olsza II 72 for line 129 in the direction of Czyżyny Station;
Olsza II 74 for line 159 in the direction of Osiedle Piastów.
