Dálnicích

Dálnicích is the Czech term referring to the network of motorways in the Czech Republic. Dálnice are the highest-category roads in the national system and are designed for high-speed traffic with controlled access. They feature grade-separated interchanges, no traffic signals or direct access from adjacent properties, and typically have multiple lanes in each direction with central barriers, emergency lanes, and service areas. The motorways are marked with the D-number system (for example D1, D5) and form a backbone for long-distance travel and freight.

Administration and planning are handled by the state organization Ředitelství silnic a dálnic (ŘSD) under the Ministry of Transport. New sections are planned within national transport strategies and TEN-T corridors, with some segments intended to enhance cross-border connectivity and regional access. The network is also linked to the broader European road network, contributing to international travel and trade.

Key routes and layout include major north–south and east–west connections that link Prague with other major cities such as Brno and Ostrava, as well as western and southern regions. Notable motorways include routes that connect Prague to Plzeň, to Brno, and further to neighboring countries, along with several supplementary corridors that improve regional accessibility and freight movement.

Historically, the dálniční network was developed progressively in the postwar era and expanded significantly in the late 20th century. Today it remains central to Czech mobility, supporting economic activity, regional integration, and long-distance travel, with ongoing plans to complete and upgrade corridors to meet safety and capacity goals.