Prague summer road and metro closures will affect drivers and public transit riders citywide, with disruptions beginning in late June and continuing through fall.

As summer approaches, Prague is preparing for a wave of infrastructure repairs that will impact both road traffic and public transportation. From major thoroughfares to key metro connections, closures are set to cause delays and rerouted traffic across the city.

Key Road Closures to Expect

The most notable disruption will be the closure of Plzeňská Street in Prague 5 due to a gas pipeline reconstruction. Work begins on June 26, but the most impactful phase starts July 16, when the section between Kartouzská and Erbenova will be completely closed to all vehicles. Detour routes will lead through Mozartova, Vrchlického, and Erbenova, according to the Technical Roads Administration.

Another major artery, Karlovarská, which connects the D6 motorway to the city, will be fully closed from July 1 to August 31, affecting not just cars but also public and service transport.

Drivers using Cínovecká Street, a key link between Prague and the D8 motorway, should prepare for partial closures extending until October, as the bridge and road surface undergo major repairs.

Meanwhile, Kbelská Street will undergo a long-term reconstruction, starting this summer and continuing through year-end. Although full closures are not planned, weekend traffic will be affected by partial restrictions based on ongoing work.

Other scheduled repairs include:

• Jaromírova Street in Prague 2, where one-way closures will alternate.
• Šárecká, Radlická, and Za ženskými domovy streets, where phased closures are planned.
• Ongoing reconstruction on Peroutkova, Českobrodská, Veletržní, and Ďáblická will continue throughout summer.

Public Transport Disruptions

The gas pipeline project on Plzeňská Street will also severely impact public transport. Tram service will be suspended between June 28 and July 12, and bus routes will operate on altered schedules until August 29.

In Nádražní Street, tram traffic will be suspended from July 19 to 27 to allow the installation of a new bridge.

Further closures will affect Svatovítská Street, which will be shut down from August 22 to 31 between Prašný most and Vítězné náměstí.

Jana Želivského Street in Prague 3 is also scheduled for reconstruction starting in the fall, in connection with nearby residential development. From October, trams will be suspended between the intersection with Olšanská and the Želivského metro station.

Metro Closures on Line C

Even the metro network won’t be spared. Prague’s Line C will face several weekend closures due to maintenance, including the replacement of sleepers and signaling systems.

Confirmed shutdowns include:

• July 3–7: No service between Pražského povstání and Nádraží Holešovice.
• August 2–8: Closure between Chodov and Muzeum.
• August 9–10: Closure expands to cover Chodov to Nádraží Holešovice.

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