Polish Army Day. Traffic disruptions in Warsaw starting Thursday

• On August 15, during Polish Army Day, a parade will pass along Wisłostrada.
• As many as 4,000 soldiers from all formations will take part in the parade, as well as troops from allied armies, including France, the USA, Great Britain, Sweden, Germany and Australia.
• On this day, drivers should expect traffic disruptions, and public transport passengers should expect changes to bus and tram routes.

On Friday, August 15, during Polish Army Day, Warsaw residents and visitors will face significant traffic disruptions.

The largest military parade in history is upon us, taking place – as in previous years – along the Wisłostrada motorway. This year, the slogan is "Thank you for your service," which refers to all soldiers of the Polish Armed Forces, both in Poland and those serving abroad. For the first time, the capital city of Warsaw is the official partner of the parade.

- said Cezary Tomczyk, Deputy Minister of National Defence, during today's press conference.

We encourage everyone to use public transportation, which is Warsaw's calling card. We are also supporting our military and spectators by providing water tankers along the parade route. We will also ensure the safety of participants.

- said Tomasz Mencina, Deputy Mayor of Warsaw.

As many as 4,000 soldiers from all formations will participate in the parade, as well as troops from allied armies, including France, the United States, Great Britain, Sweden, Germany, and Australia. Hundreds of combat vehicles, aircraft, and other tactical equipment will be on display, some of which will be on display for the first time.

To ensure the parade's proper flow, Wisłostrada will be completely closed to traffic from the Skłodowskiej-Curie Bridge to Gagarina Street. The following routes will not be connected to Wisłostrada: Trasa AK and the Grota-Roweckiego Bridge, Aleja "Solidarności" and the Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge, or the Poniatowskiego Bridge. From Czerniakowska Street, drivers will only be able to use Trasa Łazienkowska towards the city center or the Łazienkowski Bridge.

Traffic changes related to the parade will be implemented on Thursday, August 14, from 4:00 p.m. and will remain in effect until Friday, August 15, at 4:00 p.m. The following streets will be closed during this time:

Pułkowa from Heroldów Street towards the Skłodowskiej-Curie Bridge (drivers will only pass as far as Marymoncka Street),

• Wisłostrada (both carriageways) from the Skłodowskiej-Curie Bridge to the Łazienkowski Bridge (stopping prohibited),
• Wisłostrada roadway towards Wilanów from Łazienkowski Bridge to Gagarina Street,
• Starry from Tczewska Street to Wisłostrada,
• Krasińskiego from Czarnieckiego Street to Wisłostrada (stopping prohibited),
• Krajewskiego from Dymińska Street to Wisłostrada (stopping prohibited),
• Zakroczymska and Jeziorańskiego from Szymanowska to the Katyn Museum (stopping prohibited),
• Wenedów from Zakroczymska Street to Wisłostrada (stopping prohibited),
• Sanguszki from Zakroczymska Street to Wisłostrada (stopping prohibited),
• Mostowa and Boleść from Freta Street to Wisłostrada (stopping prohibited),
• Grodzka and Nowy Zjazd from Aleja "Solidarności" to Wisłostrada (the parking lot under the Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge will also be closed),
• Bednarska from Dobra Street to Wisłostrada (stopping prohibited),
• Karowa from Browarna Street to Wisłostrada (stopping prohibited),
• Lipowa from Browarna Street to Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie Street (stopping prohibited),
• Good from Karowa Street to Lipowa Street (stopping prohibited),
• Wiślana and Gęsta from Browarna Street to Dobra Street (stopping prohibited),
• Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie between the Wisłostrada tunnel and Jaracza Street (stopping prohibited),
• Zajęcza from the Świętokrzyski Bridge to Dobra Street (stopping prohibited),
• Tamka from Dobra Street to the Świętokrzyski Bridge (stopping prohibited),
• Ludna from Solec Street to Wisłostrada,
• Wilanowska from Czerniakowska Street to Wisłostrada,
• Upper Silesia from Czerniakowska Street to Wisłostrada,
• Łazienkowska, Szwoleżerów, 29 Listopada, Suligowskiego, Nowosielecka and Hołówki in front of Wisłostrada.

The detours will run along Modlińska and Jagiellońska streets, and then along the Hel Coast, Szczecin Coast and Wał Miedzeszyński.

On the left bank of the Vistula River, drivers coming from Łomianki will be directed to Marymoncka Street. They will then proceed along Słowackiego, Mickiewicza, Andersa, and Marszałkowska Streets.