The General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways has implemented a contraflow traffic system controlled by temporary traffic lights on National Road 19 in the towns of Wyżne and Iskrzynia in the Podkarpacie region. The disruptions are related to the ongoing renovation of bridges over the Gwoźnica and Wisłok rivers, being carried out by the company MG Infrastruktura for nearly PLN 4 million. The work is being conducted using a 'half-and-half' method, meaning traffic flows contraflow on one half of the structure while the other half is under renovation. Completion of the works is planned for the second half of 2026.

Bridge Renovations on DK19

On the busy National Road 19, connecting Rzeszów with the south of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, renovations are underway on bridges over the Gwoźnica River in Wyżne and the Wisłok River in Iskrzynia. The works include a comprehensive reconstruction of the bituminous surface, modernization of equipment, and application of new road markings.

Contraflow Traffic Organization

To maintain traffic continuity on this section, a contraflow system controlled by traffic lights has been introduced. The works are being carried out using the half-and-half method, meaning one half of the bridge is renovated and closed to traffic first, while drivers use the other half in a contraflow system.

Investment Value and Contractor

The value of the renovation works is estimated at nearly PLN 4 million. The contractor for the investment is the company MG Infrastruktura, and supervision of the works is carried out by the Rzeszów branch of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways.

Planned Completion Date

The completion of all works related to the renovation of both bridges is scheduled for the second half of 2026. After the first half of the structure is renovated, traffic will be shifted onto it, and the works will move to the other side.

Temporary traffic management has been introduced on a busy section of National Road 19 in the Podkarpacie region, in the towns of Wyżne and Iskrzynia. This is due to the ongoing renovation of two bridges: one over the Gwoźnica River in Wyżne and another over the Wisłok River in Iskrzynia.

As reported by Bartosz Wysocki from the Rzeszów branch of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA), the key objective of the investment is to maintain the continuity of travel on this important transport route. Therefore, the works are being carried out using the half-and-half method, under traffic. This means that work is first carried out on one half of the bridge, which has been completely closed to traffic. During this time, drivers use the other half of the structure in a contraflow system, guided by temporary traffic lights. After work on the first half is completed, traffic will be shifted to the renovated part, and the works will move to the other side.

The scope of the works, as reported by GDDKiA, includes a comprehensive renovation of the structures. The tasks involve laying all bituminous pavement layers on both the bridges and their approaches, modernizing equipment, and applying new horizontal road markings. The total value of the investment is nearly PLN 4 million, and the contractor is the company MG Infrastruktura. Completion of the works is scheduled for the second half of this year.National Road 19 is a significant transport route in southeastern Poland, connecting Rzeszów with border crossings in the south of the country. Its modernization and maintenance in good technical condition are crucial for the region's economy and the daily commute of its residents.

Mentioned People

  • Bartosz Wysocki — representative of the Rzeszów branch of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways