Liepkalnis, Žirnii – Minsko pl. in the reconstruction of the intersection – major changes since May

A grandiose reconstruction is underway at the intersection of Vilnius Liepkalnis, Žirniai Street and Minsk Highway, a transport artery that is crossed by more than 60,000 people daily during the non-quarantine period. of vehicles, is quickly rebuilt into a two-level intersection with a tunnel. In a few weeks – from May 4th – there will be significant changes to traffic in and around this area, lasting until August 9th next year – Temporary road links, temporary roundabouts and roads will help you bypass work zones safely.

“The city is constantly growing and expanding. By renovating existing roads and building new ones, we are constantly improving communication so that Vilnius residents can move more easily and save time. After the reconstruction of the intersection of Liepkalnis streets, Žirniai streets and Minsk highway in a couple of years, faster and safer communication will be ensured, congestion will decrease, and changes in the quality of movement will be immediately felt by about 20,000 Vilnius residents commuting every day from Naujininkai, Rasa And for now, until the end of summer, we will ask everyone for patience and attention,” says Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius.

During the mentioned period, all traffic moving along Žirnii,

Liepkalnis streets and the Minsk highway will be diverted by newly installed temporary road connections, which will be used to safely bypass the work zone. The new road connections will start on Žirnių Street and continue to the Minsk Highway, connecting with a temporary roundabout. Liepkalnis Street will also be connected to the Minsk Highway via a roundabout with a temporary road. Two new roundabouts to distribute traffic in the surrounding neighborhoods of Kalnėnai, Naujininkai, Rasa. In order to ensure the safe movement of pedestrians during construction works, temporary pedestrian paths will be installed along the temporary roads along with pedestrian crossings and bus stops at roundabouts. This way, pedestrians will be able to safely and comfortably cross the Minsk Highway and Liepkalnis Street and use public transport. To avoid inconvenience to traffic, information boards have also been set up that change the direction of transit traffic, directing it towards the A19 and ring road no. 106.

“Currently, viaduct poles are being installed, telecommunications, gas pipeline, electricity, rainwater, water supply and domestic sewage systems are being built, the surface of the widened road and a temporary diversion are being constructed. It was agreed with the contractors that the works will be organized in such a way as to create as little inconvenience as possible for the citizens of Vilnius,” says Virginijus Pauža, head of the infrastructure department of Vilnius Municipality.

The reconstruction is carried out by the supplier groups UAB “Fegda” and UAB “Tilsta”. The cost of the project is approximately 31 million. Euro. Part of the funds for the implementation of the project will be allocated by the municipality of the city of Vilnius, approximately 22 million. will be allocated by the Government.

Public transport routes will not change

During the works, public transport routes will not be changed, but will run on newly installed temporary roads. Žirniau – Minskos pl. – Liepkalnis Street. During the reconstruction, a total of 6 public transport stops will be installed at the intersection and its approaches.

* Until the traffic organization in Minsk pl changes. there will be two new Žirniai stops in both directions – towards the Station and towards Nemėžys. Bus lines 16, 58, 61 stop there.

* Via Žirniau and Liepkalnis. at the crossroads detour in both directions near the building located on Liepkalnio st. 112A., two more Žirniai stops will be installed. Bus lines 12, 19, 82 stop there.

* The Žirniai stop located on Liepkalnis Street, towards Rudamina and Skaidiškii, will be abolished. Passengers will be able to travel by public transport from the stops located on the ring road.

* From Žirnii to Liepkalnio st. the Žirniai stop will be moved in the direction of Vilnius Airport. As usual, buses of the 2.88 line will stop here.

* In the course of Žirniai – Minsko pl. – Liepkalnis Street. Both Tyzenhauzai stops and one Žirniai stop on Liepkalnio Street had already been moved for the reconstruction work on the intersection. towards the station. The locations of these stops will not change after the upcoming traffic organization changes at the intersection.

More detailed information about changes in the organization of public transport, locations of bus stops, road routes and directions in Žirnių – Minsko pl. – Liepkalnis Street. the intersection is on the schedule for construction work and temporary traffic changes.

Road users are asked to pay attention, follow traffic rules and the instructions of traffic controllers.