Two new crossings over the Brda River next to the existing Kazimierz Wielki Bridge will be built for the city by Trakcja S.A. The investment will also include the modernization of the tram junction at Perłowa Street. Public transport users will also be pleased with the preparations for the construction of two Viennese stops on Gdańska Street.
Easier communication from housing estates to investment areas
The main idea behind the construction of new bridges is to better connect Fordon and Bartodzieje with Kapuściska and the city’s investment areas. This will also be an opportunity to renovate the deteriorating tram junction at Perłowa Street. New sidewalks, roads, and bike paths will also be built along the route.
Sidewalks and bike paths. Traffic across the Kazimierz Bridge in one direction only
The crossings next to the Kazimierz Wielki Bridge, connecting Fordońska Street with Toruńska Street, are tram and car bridges. The first one (approximately 250 meters long) with five spans will be slightly longer than the car structure. Narrow sidewalks will be built here, separated from the tracks by barriers. The second crossing will also have five spans and two lanes of traffic, as well as a sidewalk and a bike path on the eastern side. Importantly, after the investment is completed, the road on the Kazimierz Wielki Bridge will only lead traffic in the direction of Kapuściska. Under the bridges, on the Bartodzieje side, an internal road and a section of road for pedestrians and cyclists leading to the planned boulevards on the left bank of the Brda River will be built.
Rainwater to collectors
An important issue will be the drainage of rainwater. It will not go directly into the river, but through cast iron bridge drains into two collective collectors located under the bridge deck passing through the abutments, and then into the rainwater sewerage system.
New Viennese stops
Meanwhile, the design of two Viennese stops on Gdańska Street (at the height of Chodkiewicza Street) is underway. They are intended to help people with disabilities and improve safety on the tram route. It should be remembered that there is already a Viennese stop on Focha Street.
Safe and convenient
How does a Viennese stop work? The level of the raised pavement is almost at the same level as the tram floor, which makes it much easier for elderly or disabled people to board the tram. This solution also affects road safety by forcing drivers to slow down within the vicinity of the stops.
Construction to start this year
The tender for the construction of the stops was won by Affabre company. They estimated the value of the works at 1.4 million zlotys. The agreement with the contractor has already been signed, and works will commence this year. After the project is developed, Affabre will obtain the necessary permits for the works. The investment will be covered by a five-year warranty. The stops will be slightly moved towards Zamoyskiego Street. The concept of the works involves the reconstruction of traffic lanes and sidewalks. The platforms are to be approximately 30 meters long.
More Viennese stops planned
The city does not intend to stop at three Viennese stops. In the future, more of them are planned to be built – from Teatralny Square to Kamienica Street. It should be reminded that the concept has already been the subject of public consultations. It assumes the construction of 13 safe stops, including 12 on both sides of Gdańska Street. One of the tram islands is to be built on Jagiellońska Street (intersection with 19 Marca Street for trams heading towards the Garbary junction).
