Via Pojezierze Awaits Road Crews

25 February 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

A 19 km stretch of regional road DW820 between Sosnowica and Ludwin will be fully rebuilt after a contract signed at the Lubelskie Marshal’s Office; the PLN 148m investment aims to improve safety and connectivity in a lake-district tourism area.

Via Pojezierze will undergo a major upgrade after officials at the Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Lubelskiego signed a contract to rebuild 19 kilometres of Droga wojewódzka nr 820 between Sosnowica and Ludwin. The construction work is valued at over 148 million złoty, a sizeable regional investment with implications for mobility, safety and local economies.

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What the contract covers

The agreement formalises a comprehensive reconstruction of the 19 km section of DW820. While the press release describes the project as a “grudowna przebudowa” (thorough overhaul), typical works on such contracts include resurfacing, strengthening the road base, upgrades to drainage and signage, and improvements to junctions and safety features. The investment amount — more than 148 million PLN (around €32 million) — points to a scope beyond simple resurfacing.

Why this matters beyond local headlines

DW820 is a regional road that links small towns and recreational areas in eastern Poland’s lake district. For expats living in or visiting the region, improved road quality can mean safer and faster journeys to work, schools and weekend destinations. Better infrastructure also supports local businesses that rely on road access: agriculture, hospitality, and small logistics. For investors and residents, visible public investment can lift property values and improve access to services.

Practical impacts during construction

Major reconstructions typically bring temporary disruptions: detours, reduced speed limits, staged closures and construction noise. Local authorities (in this case the Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Lubelskiego) usually publish timetables and traffic plans. Expect phased work and signage; international navigation apps often show live updates, but regional works can cause short-notice changes, so plan extra travel time if you commute via Sosnowica or Ludwin.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: In Poland, a “Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa” is the regional (voivodeship) marshal’s office — the local government body that manages regional roads, budgets and development projects. A “Droga wojewódzka” (DW) is a voivodeship or regional road: more significant than a gmina (municipal) road but not a national motorway. The PLN 148 million price tag is a regional-level investment (about €32 million) and suggests substantial works, not just surface repairs. If you live nearby, sign up for local municipality newsletters or follow the Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Lubelskiego social channels for traffic plans; use alternative routes and allow extra time for travel while works are underway.

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