Odolany is an area that is undergoing some of the most dynamic changes in the whole of Warsaw. For many years it was dominated by industrial plants, some of which are still in operation. Ultimately, however, the area is to be used exclusively for residential development – in recent years, housing estates have been built here that are already inhabited by several thousand people
The road network has to be adapted to such changes. That is why, at the beginning of July, the Capital City Roads Authority began the reconstruction of Jana Kazimierza Street. The next street to undergo a metamorphosis is Ordona Street. – In this way, we will renovate the traffic backbone of the Odolany estate, whose expansion is planned for at least the next dozen years,” says Michał Olszewski, Vice-President of the City of Warsaw
Thanks to the planned changes, both streets in Odolany will be transformed into local routes, providing their residents with safety and comfort, as well as more greenery and less noise. – This is the fulfilment of one of the promises made to residents by both the Warsaw Council and the Wola District Board and local councillors. In addition, we have also recently inaugurated the rebuilding of Jana Kazimierza Street, and work is well advanced on the construction of a new tram line along Kasprzaka Street.– notes Krzysztof Strzałkowski, Mayor of Wola
The historic, but in many places already dilapidated cobblestones in Ordona street are entered in the register of monuments. The presence of cobblestones is all the more troublesome as, in addition to cars, heavy goods vehicles travel on them. This generates tremendous noise, which residents have repeatedly complained about. The assumptions are that Ordona Street will be rebuilt on the cobbled section between Stańczyka Street and the building numbered 5B. Today, this space is completely degraded and devoid of any organisation
In order to be able to renovate the street, it was necessary to obtain conservation recommendations. Thanks to good cooperation with the Mazovian Provincial Conservator of Monuments, it was possible to work out a mutually satisfactory solution
The historic paving, as agreed with the conservator, will be protected and covered with asphalt. This will ensure that drivers will move on an even and quiet surface. However, the historic pavement will be visible in the parking lanes – but it will be repaired beforehand
There will be new greenery in the wide lane dividing the two carriageways, as well as along the single carriageway and pavements. In addition to thousands of shrubs and perennials, trees will also be planted. There will be a total of 40 of them – common maples, red chestnut trees and small-leaved lime trees. This means that there will be a total of 64 trees on the section to be rebuilt – 40 new trees and 24 existing trees
– Ordona Street is currently dominated by concrete and stone. There are also lawns in places. Such extensive changes related to greenery will make the area pleasant, quiet and very green ,” stresses Renata Niewitecka, Chairwoman of the Environment Committee in the Warsaw Council
Drivers, both local residents and visitors, keeping their cars on Ordona Street are asked to pay particular attention to the new signs. The work in its various stages will also include areas where cars are currently parked. In order to carry them out, it is necessary to repark these vehicles. As a last resort, they may also be removed from the site
In addition to an even and quiet road surface, parking is also planned to be sorted out – drivers will be provided with parking bays, the surface of which will be made of historic cobblestone. By removing some of the seldom-used so-called turnstiles, more legal spaces will be created
Pedestrians and cyclists will also be able to count on improvements. Cracked and deteriorated paving slabs will be replaced with new ones. Cyclists, on the other hand, will gain cycle lanes in both directions – these will be an extension of the already existing roads (on the northern section of the street)
Redundant old concrete lamp posts will also disappear from the lane between the carriageways to make way for additional greenery. Work on the ground began today just with their removal. The road is already being illuminated by efficient and energy-saving SAVA LED luminaires mounted on lanterns at the outer edge of the carriageway. In the interests of aesthetics, the replacement of the poles themselves is still planned