Prague transport alert: Flora metro station closing for 10 months from Feb. 2

Commuters in Prague will face nearly a year without access to the city’s Flora metro station, as it closes for a major reconstruction starting Feb. 2. The closure affects both the station’s vestibule and the underpass beneath Vinohradská Street, leaving only trains passing through at reduced speed.

Passengers are advised to use nearby stations Želivského or Jiřího z Poděbrad, or tram lines 10, 11, 13, and 16 for alternative routes. The Prague Public Transport Company (DPP) expects the revamped station to reopen in late November or early December 2026.

The renovation will replace the station’s original three-branch Soviet-era escalators, in service for more than 45 years, and upgrade the station for full accessibility. Contractors STRABAG and OHLA ŽS are handling the modernization, which includes new support walls, lighting, air ventilation, electrical wiring, and wall cladding.

Preparatory work, which began last October, involved removing ceilings in the vestibule and underpass, dismantling restroom and retail units, and stripping wall panels on the platforms. Excavation for a new elevator shaft and emergency staircase has already reached nearly 10 meters of the planned 22 meters.

The full reconstruction will also address water leaks, replace decades-old wiring, and renovate technical areas such as the electrical room. DPP says these upgrades will improve safety, accessibility, and comfort for all passengers, including people with reduced mobility.

During the closure, all vestibule and underpass access will be blocked, meaning nearby shops and public toilets will also be unavailable. Pedestrians will need to use marked crossings to navigate Vinohradská Street in front of the Flora shopping center safely.

“The full closure is essential to safely remove the old escalators and complete the structural upgrades,” a DPP spokesperson said. “We thank passengers for their patience during the project and encourage everyone to plan their journeys carefully.”

Metro trains will continue to pass through Flora at slower speeds but will not stop. Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time and to use connecting tram services from Náměstí Míru, Jiřího z Poděbrad, or Želivského stations.

DPP notes that tram lines 10, 11, 13, and 16 provide convenient alternatives, although they may experience higher passenger volumes during peak hours.

The ten-month schedule allows contractors to fully replace the escalators, reinforce structures, modernize technical systems, and restore the station to service by the end of 2026.

According to DPP, the closure is the most efficient way to carry out a comprehensive upgrade while ensuring safety and accessibility improvements are fully implemented. Once reopened, commuters can expect faster, safer, and more comfortable access to one of Prague’s busiest metro stations.