Major stretches include the D55, D3, and D4 motorways. "Construction will pause only briefly for Christmas, resuming in early January," said Mátl. In 2025, nearly 80 kilometers are projected, alongside the completion of the D1 motorway, marking another milestone for the country’s nearly 1,500 kilometer network (Radio Prague International).

 Speeding up of Czech Highways

A section of the Czech Republic’s D3 highway will see the speed limit raised to 150 kilometers per hour next year as part of a pilot project by the Ministry of Transport.

 This increase marks the first application of a recent amendment to the Road Traffic Act, which permits speeds above the current 130 km/h limit on select highways.

The pilot section, stretching approximately 50 kilometers between Planá nad Lužnicí and Úsilná near České Budějovice, will be equipped with variable traffic signs to indicate the new speed limit. The higher limit is expected to take effect by mid-2025, reports iDnes.cz.

 Evaluation and expansion

“We anticipate the implementation of the increased speed limit by the middle of next year. Drivers must adhere to conditions that ensure safety at all times,” said Jan Rýdl, spokesperson for the Directorate of Roads and Motorways.

Authorities plan to monitor the impact of the speed increase on traffic flow and safety. According to František Jemelka, spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport, the pilot will run through at least the end of 2025. “We will assess accident rates, traffic flow, and compliance with the speed limit in cooperation with police,” Jemelka noted (Expats.cz).

Sources:

Radio Prague International, https://english.radio.cz/czechia-open-record-111-km-highways-2024-8837551

Expats.cz, https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-highways-speed-up-how-fast-can-you-go-in-2025