The Czech Road and Motorway Administration (ŘSD) has officially started construction on a 12.6-kilometre section of the Prague ring Road between Běchovice and the D1 motorway. The tendered construction cost is CZK 9.76 billion, and the work is expected to take approximately three years. This six-lane segment is considered one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the Czech Republic.
“The Prague Ring Road is a crucial project—not only for Prague but also for the entire Czech Republic and its motorway network. It was last expanded in 2010, which is why we have made it one of our government’s key priorities from the outset. The new connection between the D1 in Brno, the D11 in Hradec Králové, and the D5 in Plzeň will ease congestion on roads in the eastern part of Prague, particularly in the Spořilov area,” said Transport Minister Martin Kupka.
The new section will notably reduce traffic pressure on Štěrboholská radiála and Jižní spojka, two routes that are frequently overwhelmed by lorry traffic heading towards the north-east and south-east of the capital. Residential areas that have long suffered from heavy traffic will benefit significantly from the new route. According to ŘSD estimates, this section will carry between 70,000 and 80,000 vehicles daily by 2030. Currently, average daily traffic on the D0 stands at around 60,000 vehicles, with freight transport accounting for up to 40% of this volume.
“The completion of section 511 is of paramount importance for the Prague Ring Road, as it will provide a critical link between the main motorways serving Prague. This will not only benefit residents but also reduce the burden of transit traffic on the city and surrounding areas. The new section will connect the southern part of the ring road, opened in 2010, to the D11 motorway and ensure smoother traffic flow in Prague and its eastern agglomeration,” said Radek Mátl, General Director of ŘSD.
The construction will include two tunnels—Dubeč and Na Vysoké—as well as four grade-separated intersections (MÚK, Mimoúrovňová křižovatka): MÚK Dubeč, Uhříněves, Říčany, and Lipany. Additionally, 19 bridges and two pedestrian and cyclist footbridges are planned. To mitigate noise impact, 16 noise barriers with a total length of 7,800 metres will be constructed along the route.
The Prague Ring Road project is divided into eleven sections, seven of which are already operational. The first section was opened in 1983, while the most recent extension in 2010 connected the D1 motorway to Barrandov. Upon completion, the full outer ring road around Prague will span 83 kilometres.
