On Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 a truck stalled across a toll exit near Opacz in Pruszków County, blocking the S8 → S2 junction and causing a multi‑kilometre traffic jam on the Southern Ring Road into Warsaw.
Timeline of the Incident
At about 5:50 AM on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, a tractor‑trailer stopped across the lane at the junction from S8 to S2 near Opacz, fully blocking entry to the Southern Ring Road and creating a long traffic jam.
Cause and Driver Status
Police report that the driver, a Lithuanian citizen, had slipped, struck barriers, and stalled the vehicle across the lane. The driver was sober and received a fine.
Traffic Impact and Clearance Efforts
Road authorities and police are working to clear the scene and unblock the junction. The General Directorate of National Roads and Motorways estimates the delays could last several hours, and drivers entering Warsaw from the S8 during the morning rush should expect significant delays.
Authorities’ Statements
The incident report was received before 6:00 AM. This area frequently experiences similar incidents. Temporary traffic reroutes are in place around the Opacz junction while the expressway is cleared.
