Poland’s infrastructure ministry finalized the route for S10 expressway, a 400km link between Szczecin and Warsaw valued at eight billion zloty.
S10 Expressway Route Finalized
The S10 expressway will span 400 kilometers, connecting Szczecin and Warsaw. It will run through four voivodeships: West Pomeranian, Greater Poland, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, and Masovian. Construction is proceeding in segments, with the next segment planned near Płock.
Minister Announces Key Approval
Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak announced the Investment Projects Evaluation Committee of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) has made the final decision on the S10 route through Kuyavian-Pomeranian and Masovian voivodeships. This selected route will now advance to the environmental decision stage to enable construction.
“The most crucial step in preparing the investment is now complete,” Klimczak stated. The next steps involve preparing the environmental impact assessment application, allowing a tender for construction to be announced next year.
Major Investment for Płock Region
The minister highlighted the 120-kilometer S10 section, linking the S7 and A1 motorways and running near Płock in Masovian voivodeship. “We are talking about a very serious investment worth around eight billion zloty,” he emphasized, noting Płock as a location needing new transport solutions despite overall road development.
Płock Mayor Welcomes News
“For Płock, this is extremely important news,” admitted Mayor Andrzej Nowakowski. The city and county have long advocated for the route to pass as close as possible to Płock. Nowakowski confirmed the S10 will be located approximately five kilometers from Płock via the Goślice interchange, connected by planned improvements to national road No. 60 as part of the same project.
Implementation Timeline
The Bydgoszcz branch of GDDKiA oversees the S10 project in Kuyavian-Pomeranian and Masovian voivodeships from the A1 motorway to the Warsaw Bypass. A technical-economic and environmental study was commissioned in 2022, with public consultations held in 2024 involving Płock residents and officials. Initial plans indicate construction between 2030-2033, with a functional-utility program and design-and-build tender expected by 2028.
