In connection with the upcoming National Independence Day celebrations, residents of Warsaw must prepare for numerous road traffic disruptions. On November 10 and 11, several events are planned, such as Capstrzyk, Bieg Niepodległości, and Marsz Niepodległości, which will affect the passability of many key streets in the city center.
Celebrations and changes on Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 10, the Capstrzyk Niepodległości will take place. As reported by the Infoulice service, the event is scheduled for Plac Piłsudski between 16:30 and 19:30. During this time, streets in the immediate vicinity of the square will be closed to vehicles, which will cause changes to public transport bus routes.
Events and disruptions on Wednesday
On Wednesday, November 11, many activities are planned. The Marsz Niepodległości will take place between 14:00 and 19:00. Participants will pass through Aleje Jerozolimskie, via Most Poniatowskiego and Wybrzeże Szczecińskie towards the PGE Narodowy area. According to information, while participants gather at Rondo Dmowskiego, the police will close Marszałkowska Street and Aleje Jerozolimskie, which will affect tram and bus operations. Additionally, traffic on Krakowskie Przedmieście between Miodowa and Świętokrzyska will be restricted to pedestrians and cyclists only.
On the same day, the 36th Bieg Niepodległości will take place. The organization of the competition involves the closure of, among others, Aleja Jana Pawła II, Chałubińskiego, Prostej, and part of Aleja Niepodległości. Streets near the start will be closed to traffic as early as 3:00, and the rest of the route between 9:00 and 10:00. Most roads will regain passability around 15:30, while the section near Rondo Zgrupowania AK „Radosław” will be opened to drivers at 20:00.
Public transport and practical information
Participants of the run who possess a starting number are entitled to free travel within the 1st ticket zone. This applies to Warszawski Transport Publiczny (buses, trams, metro), SKM, Koleje Mazowieckie, and WKD.
However, passengers must expect significant route changes. As reported by Warszawski Transport Publiczny, buses 117 and 507 will run to Metro Politechnika, line 178 will only reach Rondo Daszyńskiego, and 521 will end all runs at Rondo Wiatraczna. Bus 503 will travel to Plac Konstytucji via Spacerowa, Goworka, Puławska, and Waryńskiego streets. Numerous tram lines (including 4, 9, 18, 26) and bus lines (including 102, 125, 167, 509) will run on detours.
In light of the disruptions, it is recommended to use the metro as well as SKM and Koleje Mazowieckie trains.
