From April 15th to 24th, 2023, the Technical Administration of the Capital City of Prague (TSK) will be repairing tram tracks, road surfaces, replacing traction poles, and rehabilitating sewers on Smetanovo nábřeží, as part of the Prague Without Barriers initiative. This repair work will limit traffic in Prague’s city center, as cars and trams will not be able to pass through the area.

The closure will affect tram lines 2, 17, 18, and 24. Tram line 2 from Sídliště Petřiny will be diverted from Chotkovy Sady through Malostranská, the Law Faculty, Staroměstská, and back to Malostranská and Sídliště Petřiny. Line 17 will be divided into two halves. In the direction of Vozovna Kobylisy, it will end at the Staroměstská stop and continue as line 18 towards Nádraží Podbaba. In the direction of Podolské vodárny, it will end at Národní divadlo stop and continue as line 18 towards Vozovna Pankrác, or Náměstí Bratří Synků. Line 18 will also be divided into two halves. In the direction of Nádraží Podbaba, it will end at the Staroměstská stop and continue as line 17 to Vozovna Kobylisy.

From April 15th to 16th, the section of the quay between Karoliny Světlé and Karlova will be closed entirely, and the detour route will go through Malá Strana. The route towards Národní will go through Jan Palach Square, Mánes Bridge, Klárov, Valdštejnská, Valdštejnské náměstí, Tomášská, Malostranské náměstí, Karmelitská, Újezd, Vítězná, and Most Legií. In the direction of Křižovnická, it will go through Jiráskův Bridge, Dienzenhoferovy sady, V Botanice, Preslova, Arbesovo náměstí, Elišky Peškové, náměstí Kinských, (Most Legií, Vítězná), Újezd, Karmelitská, Malostranské náměstí, Letenská, Klárov, Mánes Bridge, and Jan Palach Square.

The quay between Betlémská and Národní will be partially closed from April 15th to 24th. However, one-way traffic will be allowed in the direction of Most Legií. Drivers going in the opposite direction must use Divadelní and Betlémská streets.

This repair work will cause a significant disruption in the city’s transportation system, and commuters and drivers should plan their routes accordingly. They should expect delays and plan their journeys in advance to avoid any inconvenience. Additionally, public transport users should check the official website of the Prague Public Transport Company for updates on the diversion routes of the affected tram lines. The repair work on Smetanovo nábřeží is necessary to ensure the safety of the public and the smooth operation of the transportation system in the future.