Prague Kicks Off Exciting Design for New Metro Line D from Pankrác to Náměstí Míru!
Prague is set to commence the design process for the D metro line, which will span from Pankrác to Náměstí Míru, and an architectural competition is being organized for two major stations along this route.
At the same time, the city will initiate a feasibility study for the last stretch that extends from Náměstí Míru to Náměstí Republiky.
According to the existing schedule, construction on the Náměstí Míru section might commence in 2036. The city has already begun the development of the initial part of Metro D, which runs from Pankrác to Písnice.
Since 2022, Prague’s transportation authority has been working on the first segment of Metro D connecting Pankrác to Olbrachtova. Unfortunately, delays have arisen that are holding up the next phase, which involves the stretch between Olbrachtova and Nové Dvory, primarily due to legal disputes with the Czech Competition Authority.
These setbacks have also affected the following section that connects Nové Dvory and Depo Písnice.
Initially, the entire route from Pankrác to Písnice was expected to be finished by 2029, but due to ongoing conflicts, the anticipated opening has now been pushed to 2031. After this, the city will continue its preparations for the Pankrác–Náměstí Míru segment project.
By year’s end, Prague aims to kick off architectural competitions for the designs of the Náměstí Bratří Synků and Náměstí Míru stations, and also begin a feasibility study for the final extension to Náměstí Republiky.
City Aims to Accelerate Other Infrastructure Projects
In addition to Metro D, the Prague City Council has assigned officials to look into methods for speeding up the construction of the Prague Ring Road.
The goal is to start surface-level construction by 2027, even prior to the city obtaining the final building authorization. As per the current timetable, construction is anticipated to begin in 2030.
Moreover, the city is also exploring the possibility of commencing the construction of the Hloubětín Tunnel as early as next year. This tunnel is designed to redirect traffic away from Kbelská Street, which is a heavily trafficked road in the northeast part of Prague.
