Prague’s roads are struggling under pressure like never before. Long traffic jams, frequent construction, and uncoordinated roadwork are pushing the city toward its transport limits, frustrating drivers and residents alike. Despite assurances from Deputy Mayor for Transport Zdeněk Hřib that the traffic situation has not worsened and that drivers avoiding public transport are largely to blame, analysts point to systemic issues in the city’s planning. Pavel Ryska of J&T Banka argues that the responsibility lies with politicians to manage the situation, rather than “wage an ideological battle with the people of Prague.” Recent data show that time spent in traffic has surged, with increases of tens of percent compared to previous years. “The economic costs are enormous,” says Ryska. “Lost work hours, delays to schools, hospitals, and meetings, stressed drivers, rising emissions, and slower emergency services—all are measurable impacts of gridlock.” He notes that these costs far outweigh any potential benefits of street narrowing, uncoordinated repairs, or underused bike lanes. The city’s leadership has faced mounting criticism, especially toward Hřib, whose detractors cite poor coordination, inadequate planning, and the city’s inability to handle increasing traffic loads. Hřib counters that drivers themselves are responsible for worsening congestion, opting for personal vehicles... The post Prague Traffic Hits Historic Highs as Roads Struggle to Keep Up appeared first on Prague Morning .