Brno faces a 40-day closure of the Pisárecký tunnel and a partial shutdown of the Hlinky tunnel starting October 12, as the Road and Motorway Directorate begins a 212 million koruna repair project to replace failing technologies and damaged road surfaces.
Tunnel Repairs Costing 212 Million Koruna Begin October 12
The state road authority will close the Pisárecký tunnel entirely for forty days, while the Hlinky tunnel will face partial restrictions through November 20. Crews plan to replace old and faulty technological equipment in both subterranean passages. In the Pisárecký tunnel, workers will also repair damaged sections of the I/23 road surface and fix the local control room, according to project details.
Lucie Trubelíková from the communications team of the Road and Motorway Directorate stated that the total cost for repairing both tunnels reaches 212 million korunas excluding VAT. She noted that the goal is to keep both tunnels in good technical condition and ensure reliable operation of their technological systems.
Did You Know? The Pisárecký tunnel opened in two stages nearly three decades ago, with the first tube starting operation in 1997 and the second following a year later, while the Hlinky tunnel complex has served drivers since the summer of 2007.
Traffic Restrictions and Official Detour Routes
The Hlinky tunnel will remain impassable in the direction of Královo Pole, while drivers traveling in the opposite direction will pass through one lane in each direction. Traffic flow along Bauerova and Žabovřeská streets will be preserved, though motorists will not be able to turn from Žabovřeská onto Bauerova due to a closed slip ramp. However, the entrance ramp leading from Bauerova toward Žabovřeská stays open for public use.
Official detour routes for traffic heading toward Svitavy, Královo Pole, and the BVV exhibition center will direct vehicles through Jihlavská, Vídeňská, and Poříčí streets. Representatives from the Brno City Municipality warned on the Kopeme za Brno website that delays should be expected in Pisárky, along Bauerova and Žabovřeská, and on all connected detour paths.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the tunnel closures start and end?
The closures begin on October 12 and will continue through November 20, lasting for a total of forty days.
How much will the infrastructure repairs cost?
The total cost for upgrading both the Pisárecký tunnel and the Hlinky tunnel is 212 million korunas excluding VAT.
Which detour routes are recommended for drivers?
Detours for drivers heading toward Svitavy, Královo Pole, and the BVV exhibition center will route traffic through Jihlavská, Vídeňská, and Poříčí streets.
How do you plan to adjust your daily commute through Brno during the upcoming autumn tunnel closures?
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