As stated by the EIB, the project will finance the construction of four non-continuous 93.2 km long S17 expressway sections between Piaski and Hrebenne. In detail, its includes the establishment of a "greenfield", primarily 2x2 lane expressway, mostly along a new alignment, 14 grade-separated interchanges, advanced drainage systems, noise protection screens, as well as approximately 98 engineering structures, including bridges, viaducts, flyovers, and animal crossings. It also encompasses connections to local and service roads, six expressway service areas, and two expressway maintenance centres.

Construction permit has been granted for section 9 Tomaszów Lubelski - Hrebenne in May 2025.

The aim is to address market/network failures related to accessibility. The project contributes to improved efficiency of Poland's Trans-European Network (TEN-T), thereby improving accessibility and market integration.
The project will contribute to reduce safety-related negative externalities, by diverting heavy and transit traffic from the agglomerations crossed by the national and local roads. Additionally, it will improve accessibility in the region by adapting the road technical and operational parameters to the forecast traffic level, removing bottlenecks and completing missing elements of an efficient road infrastructure. Overall, the project supports public policy objectives aimed at developing an efficient and safe road transport system, properly adapted to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.

The project was procured through seven works contracts: four were awarded to a Polish firm, one to a Spanish firm, one to a Turkish firm, and one to a consortium led by a Turkish firm and including partners from Poland and Kazakhstan.

As stated by the EIB, according to a preliminary analysis, the project alignment directly intersects with five NATURA 2000 sites - PLB060013 Dolina Górnej Labunki, PLH060087 Doliny Labunki i Topornicy, PLB060021 Dolina Solokiji, PLB060012 Roztocze, PLH060093 Uroczyska Roztocza Wschodniego. It may also intersect with the NATURA 2000 site PLH 060030 Izbicki Przelom Wieprza depending on the final horizontal alignment. It also runs nearby several other NATURA 2000 sites. The compliance to the requirements of the Birds Directive 2009/147/EC and Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC will be verified in more detail during the appraisal.

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