Saturday afternoon traffic surged around Galeria Młociny in Bielany, leaving drivers stranded in the underground parking lot for up to three hours.
Traffic Chaos Around Galeria Młociny
On the Saturday afternoon, streets Zgrupowania AK “Kampinos” and the avenue of General Maria Wittek were heavily congested, and the entrance to Galeria Młociny’s underground parking was blocked.
Underground Parking Lock‑Down
Drivers reported multi‑hour waits to exit the parking lot, and pedestrians struggled to enter the garage area because of noticeable fumes.
Historical Recurrence of Congestion
Similar disruptions occurred in December 2024 when the same area experienced a multi‑hour delay, prompting public debate over the traffic lights at the intersection of Zgrupowania AK “Kampinos” and Książąt Mazowieckich.
Traffic Light Overhaul on February 4, 2025
The City Roads Administration re‑programmed and re‑activated the traffic signals on February 4, 2025, announcing an improvement in traffic flow. In the following days, officials said traffic was a smaller problem, though a full assessment was reserved until after the holidays.
New Parking Rules Effective August 11, 2025
From August 11, 2025, Galeria Młociny’s parking charges apply: the first hour is free, the second may be free with a purchase receipt or validation, and each additional started hour costs 5 PLN. The operator also listed available payment methods.
Local Residents Demand Traffic Re‑Engineering
Residents and district councilors have repeatedly highlighted the impact of traffic‑signal programmes and traffic density on the capacity of access routes to the mall, pointing to intersections with a record number of devices and calling for adjustments to traffic control.
