The German side has announced the continuation of intensified checks at the border with Poland. Although checks remain selective, their duration and increased intensity lead to a noticeable increase in waiting times — especially on busy routes towards Germany. Difficulties concern both passenger and freight transport.
Where traffic jams are most likely:
ADAC automobile club and Polish road services name several of the most sensitive areas. In particular, the motorway A4 in the direction of Zgorzelec has repeatedly appeared in the list of problematic ones — earlier, kilometer-long traffic jams were recorded here directly due to border checks. Increased load is also predicted at the crossings Świecko, Zgorzelec, Gubin and Zasieki.
Tips for drivers:
- Plan your trip with a significant time reserve and check online traffic maps before departure.
- If possible, consider alternative crossings or reschedule your departure outside peak hours.
- Keep a full set of documents handy — for passengers and for cargo: this speeds up the passage through the control point.
What this means for carriers:
Extended checks create additional risks for logistics: transport companies are advised to factor in extra time in their flight schedules and inform clients in advance about possible delivery delays. This is especially relevant on the eve of long weekends, when traffic naturally increases.
Where to monitor the situation:
- Official announcements from German services and regional road operators.
- Traffic monitoring services (ADAC, local German and Polish systems).
- Current data on queues at crossings — on the pages of specific checkpoints on Nakordoni.eu.
Practical advice: if the route passes through A4 towards Zgorzelec, it is worth leaving at least an hour earlier than usual — this is historically one of the most problematic corridors during periods of intensified checks.