A 21‑kilometre stretch of Poland’s S2 motorway near Warsaw is clogged after a three‑car collision in the Southern Ring Road tunnel, forcing motorists to spend almost 50 minutes on the route.
Collision Blocks Left Lanes
The crash involving three passenger cars in the Southern Ring Road tunnel blocked the left lane, halting traffic flow through the tunnel and causing significant delays on the S2.
Current Travel Time Swells to 50 Minutes
Drivers covering the roughly 21‑kilometre segment of the S2 now face a travel time of nearly 50 minutes, a marked increase from normal conditions.
Delay Extends Beyond the Tunnel
Traffic congestion has spread from the Konotop junction to the area south of the Southern Bridge, making the entire corridor difficult to navigate.
Rain Cuts Throughput on Access Routes
Heavy showers that began in the early morning have lowered the capacity of many access routes and junctions, compounding the delays on the S2 despite the absence of injuries from the collision.
Slowdowns Expected Near Tunnel and Southern Bridge
Until the congestion eases, motorists should brace for reduced speeds on approaches to the tunnel and the Southern Bridge region.
