Ten Years of Blanka: The Tunnel That Keeps Prague Moving
Although Blanka has been in regular operation for years, the approval process for part of the project is still not fully concluded
Ten years ago, the Blanka Tunnel Complex in Prague was opened – the largest construction project of its kind in the Czech Republic. Today, it is indispensable to the capital’s traffic and is considered a central lifeline for motorists.
Yesterday, Friday, marked the tenth anniversary of the opening of the Blanka Tunnel Complex. Over a decade, the structure has become an essential pillar of the city’s transport infrastructure. Around 780 million vehicles have passed through the three tunnel tubes since then, while emergency services and controllers have had to handle thousands of incidents – from everyday breakdowns to bizarre occurrences.
The complex, consisting of the Bubenečský, Dejvický, and Brusnický tunnels, fundamentally changed traffic in Prague. It relieved congestion in the city centre, reduced journey times, and took vehicle traffic underground. Since its opening, around 780 million vehicles have passed through the tunnel. The Dejvický Tunnel has borne the greatest load with more than 271 million vehicles, followed by the Brusnický Tunnel with almost 266 million and the Bubenečský Tunnel with 236 million vehicles.
Unresolved Formalities
Although Blanka has been in regular operation for years, the approval process for part of the project is still not fully concluded. A formal decision by the Administrative Court has meant that the relevant section continues to operate only under provisional use. Observers, however, expect a final acceptance soon.
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