Connect with us

EU

Faster and safer connectivity in #Poland thanks to EU investments

SHARE:

Published

8 years ago

on

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. You can unsubscribe at any time.


€232 million from Cohesion Policy funds is invested in the construction of the S6 express road, between the cities of Kiełpino, Koszalin and Sianów, in the Northern Polish region of Pomerania. This road, located on the trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), links the largest cities of Northern Poland, such as Szczecin and Gdańsk, and connects Poland to Germany.

Regional Policy Commissioner Corina Crețu said: "This EU-funded express road will give a major boost to economic growth, tourism and trade in the region, while tangibly improving the quality of everyday life for Polish citizens and tourists, with safer, faster connections between cities. Undoubtedly this project will have positive spill-overs for the whole country."

Works on a first section of the road, between Szczecin and Koszalin, should be completed by the summer of 2018. For years, the EU has been investing in crucial infrastructure in Poland in order to transform the country into an attractive place for investments and for living. The Commission recently closed the 2007-2013 programme for Infrastructure and Environment for Poland, the biggest Cohesion Policy programme ever, with a budget of €28.3 billion.

Under this programme, the EU has funded 365 transport projects which led, among others, to 1 417 km of new motorways and expressways, 1,200 km of upgraded and new railway lines and 963 urban transport vehicles (such as tram rolling stock or buses). You can find the complete list of achievements under this programme, also in the fields of environment, health, education, culture and energy, on DG REGIO's website.

Share this article:

Share this:
Related Topics:
EU Reporter publishes articles from a variety of outside sources which express a wide range of viewpoints. The positions taken in these articles are not necessarily those of EU Reporter. Please see EU Reporter’s full Terms and Conditions of publication for more information EU Reporter embraces artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance journalistic quality, efficiency, and accessibility, while maintaining strict human editorial oversight, ethical standards, and transparency in all AI-assisted content. Please see EU Reporter’s full A.I. Policy for more information.
Advertisement

Trending