Czech Republic: Complete Closure of D8 Motorway from October 2

Between October 2 and 8, 2025, drivers can expect significant disruptions on the D8 motorway in the Czech Republic. The third and final phase of renovation works and modernization of technological systems in the Panenská and Libouchec tunnels will begin.

As a result, the section of the motorway between the 80th and 87th kilometer will be closed in both directions. Detour routes will be identical to those used in previous phases. The police report that additional patrols will be deployed on local roads to ensure traffic flow and safety.

❌ Detour from Germany (to the Czech Republic)
▪ Exit D8 at the 87th kilometer
▪ Route 248 through Petrovice
▪ Turn onto Route 528 towards Libouchec
▪ Proceed along section of Route I/13
▪ Rejoin D8 at the 80th kilometer

❌ Detour from the Czech Republic (to Germany)
▪ Exit D8 at the 80th kilometer
▪ Proceed along Route I/13 towards Varvažov
▪ Turn onto Route 248 towards Petrovice
▪ Rejoin D8 at the 87th kilometer

At four key intersections, road police patrols will be present, additionally supported by a mobile unit. Their tasks will include: supervising compliance with temporary traffic signs, directing traffic in case of congestion, ensuring safety on the detour routes. Additionally, to improve traffic flow:
◾ Information boards have been installed at the Petrovice intersection for vehicles coming from Germany
◾ On two critical uphill sections towards Petrovice, the road surface has been roughened to minimize the risk of wheel slippage for heavy vehicles and the formation of traffic jams

The police urge truck and car drivers to follow the regulations and traffic signs. Wherever possible, it is recommended to choose alternative border crossings on the Czech–Germany route, as traffic congestion may occur on the detour routes.