Traffic light malfunction at John Paul II Avenue and “Solidarity” Avenue intersection in Warsaw causes complete traffic standstill, affecting both cars and public transport.
Complete Traffic Standstill
A malfunction of traffic lights at the intersection of John Paul II Avenue and “Solidarity” Avenue in central Warsaw has led to traffic being blocked in all directions. The congestion affects both car lanes and tram tracks, with drivers reporting rapidly growing traffic jams.
According to reports from the area, traffic has simultaneously stopped on all approaches at this node known as “Kino Femina,” impacting both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Public Transport Disrupted
The disruption significantly affects Warsaw Public Transport, as this intersection is where major tram and bus routes leading through the city center cross. Even short-term traffic problems translate into delays and route cancellations.
Police Managing Traffic Flow
Police have been dispatched to the scene to safely facilitate traffic flow and limit the blocking of the intersection. Such measures have been used in the past when there were problems with traffic lights in this area.
History of Recurring Failures
The intersection at the former Femina cinema has for years been recognized as a problematic point. Traffic lights here have failed multiple times, with the last incident occurring just a few days ago.
No Timeline for Restoration
As of now, there is no official timeframe for when the traffic lights will be operational again or what caused the malfunction. Authorities are focusing on manual traffic control to gradually clear the congestion.
