Almost PLN 45bn on road projects since 2008

2010-08-09

The General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) has spent almost PLN 45bn (€11.5bn) on road projects in the past two and a half years, as reported by Puls Biznesu based on the GDDKiA data.
Over the past 30 months, contracts concerning the construction of over 1,600 km of new roads of various classes have been signed. These contracts concern the construction of 700 km of motorways, 900 km of expressways and 20 bypasses. Projects underway concern the construction of over 500 km of motorways, almost 340 km of expressways and 135 km of bypasses. Reconstruction projects on national roads span 75 km in length.
Over 935 km of new roads have been completed since 2008, including 180 km of motorways, 315 km of expressways and 90 km of bypasses. In the period under review, the quality of the existing roads has significantly improved as well – 60% of the roads are classified as either good or very good. In accordance with GDDKiA's plans, expenditure on the development of the road infrastructure will continue at a high level in the coming years.

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