Starting from August 1, the third and final stage of the temporary traffic organization at Węzeł Hucisko in the center of Gdańsk will come into effect. The restrictions are related to the ongoing repairs and will be in place until August 15, 2026. After this date, only finishing works will remain at the site, which should not affect the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
What restrictions will remain
Następujące będą obowiązywać do zakończenia modernizacji:
- narrowing of ul. Hucisko;
- closure of one lane on ul. Nowe Podwale Grodzkie from ul. Jana Augustyńskiego to ul. Toruńskiej towards Wrzesińska
What will change from August 1
The most noticeable changes will affect traffic around Dworzec Główny and Targ Drzewny.
From the train station
When driving from Dworzec Główny, it will no longer be possible to head towards ul. Okopowej. Drivers will be allowed to:
- turn right onto ul. Hucisko;
- or turn around at the Wojewódzka i Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna near Targ Rakowy
Departure from Targ Drzewny
When leaving Targu Drzewnego, a left turn towards ul. Okopowej will be prohibited. The following will remain accessible:
- turn right towards Dworzec Główny;
- traffic straight on ul. Hucisko with the possibility of turning around at the library
Additional changes
- it will not be possible to enter ul. Hucisko from ul. 3 Maja
- access from ul. Kartuskiej to ul. Hucisko will be prohibited
- Z ul. Targ Rakowy będzie można skręcić tylko w prawo.
In addition, ul. Stare Podwale Grodzkie behind the Rada Miasta Gdańska building will be temporarily closed to cars. This section will only be accessible for public transport buses.
Changes for pedestrians
Starting from August 1, the crossing over ul. Hucisko between the building of Rada Miasta Gdańska and Skwer im. Polskich Harcerzy w byłym Wolnym Mieście Gdańsku will be closed. Pedestrians will have to use the nearby crossings.
Buses will take a detour
Due to the closure of the passage through the junction, the routes of many bus lines will change, including 106, 111, 112, 123, 132, 154, 166, 178, 186, 189, 208, 212, 289, 600, 606, as well as the night lines N1, N4, N5, N8, N9, N14, N56, N78, and N89.
On the section “Dworzec Główny” → “Brama Wyżynna”, buses will take a detour via the “old” Podwale Grodzkie and Hucisko and will not stop at the temporary stop “Hucisko 94”.
Trasy w przeciwnym kierunku pozostaną bez zmian
The line 600 will make a turnaround via the «old» Podwale Grodzkie and Hucisko.
When will the restrictions end
The city authorities emphasize that the stage starting on August 1 will be the final stage with the introduction of new traffic restrictions. After August 15, work at Węźle Hucisko will continue, but without additional closures and changes to traffic organization.
Drivers who regularly use the route through Hucisko, Brama Wyżynna, and the area of Dworzec Główny are advised to plan their trips in advance and consider possible traffic jams in the center of Gdańsk in the first half of August.
