The Gdańsk Road and Greenery Authority, which manages the Kwiatkowskiego Viaduct, has announced the planned closure of its main traffic route. Renovation work will begin on the evening of Friday, March 20, 2026, and will cover the busiest part of the route in Gdynia. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid this part of the city and use alternative routes. The work is urgent and necessary due to the technical condition of the structure. The disruptions will mainly affect traffic in the northern districts of the city.
Closure of the main section
From 8:00 PM on Friday, March 20, the main section of the Kwiatkowskiego Viaduct in Gdynia, connecting the Tri-City bypass with the city center and port, will be completely closed to traffic. Renovation work will be carried out urgently.
Organization of detour traffic
Drivers will be directed to marked detours via local roads. The proposed alternative routes lead, among others, along Morska, Śląska, Wielkopolska, and Władysława IV streets. A significant increase in traffic volume on these streets is expected.
Scope and reason for the work
The renovation includes work on the road surface and structural elements of the viaduct, whose technical condition required immediate intervention. The investor is the Gdańsk Road and Greenery Authority, which manages this artery.
Appeal to drivers
Authorities and road services are appealing to residents and those passing through Gdynia to avoid the work area if possible, especially during peak hours. The use of public transport is recommended.
The main traffic artery in Gdynia, the Kwiatkowskiego Viaduct, will be taken out of service from the evening of Friday, March 20, 2026, due to urgent renovation work. The decision to close it was made by the managing authority, the Gdańsk Road and Greenery Authority. The work, starting at 8:00 PM, will cover the most critical part of the route, connecting the Tri-City bypass (Tri-City bypass) with the city center and the seaport. The closure will primarily affect traffic in the northern districts of Gdyni. Traffic organizers have prepared detours that will guide drivers via marked routes through local roads. The proposed detours utilize streets such as Morska, Śląska, Wielkopolska, and Władysława IV. These alternative routes are expected to experience significant congestion, which may result in longer travel times. Road services are appealing for caution and patience from drivers and to avoid the area in question if possible. It is also advisable to consider switching to public transport during the work period. The Kwiatkowskiego Viaduct, opened in 1978, is a key element of the Tri-City transport network. Its construction was a response to the dynamic development of the port in Gdynia and the growing traffic intensity between the city center and the bypass. For decades, it has served as the main link between the port and the national road network.The renovation is urgent and necessary due to the advanced state of wear on the road surface and the need for maintenance work on the structure's elements. The investment is being carried out by the Gdańsk Road and Greenery Authority. The exact completion date and the restoration of the viaduct's full capacity have not yet been provided, suggesting the scope of work may be extensive. This information should appear in subsequent announcements.
Perspektywy mediów: Local media (trojmiasto.pl, Radio Gdańsk) focus on practical aspects for residents: the scope of disruptions and proposed detours. News services (rmf24.pl, Dziennik Bałtycki) emphasize the urgent nature of the renovation and appeal to avoid the entire city, which may exaggerate the scale of the problem.