One exit from Prague’s Blanka tunnel complex to be closed

One exit from Prague’s Blanka tunnel complex by the Prašný most crossroads will be closed temporarily within a few weeks in an effort to combat severe congestion around Vítězné náměstí, a square in Prague 6 that serves as a traffic hub. The Prague 6 authorities say there have been increased traffic jams around the square since last year’s opening of Blanka; these have been exacerbated by roadworks nearby. Leaders at the citywide level first opposed closing the exit but have now accepted the idea.