Poland's construction projects delayed by temporary roads and admin hurdles

Construction sites in Poland are increasingly using temporary access roads made of steel, concrete, composite or wooden plates to prevent mud, ruts and work stoppages. These removable surfaces allow heavy equipment to reach sites on unstable ground without the cost of building permanent infrastructure, and can be rented for short‑term projects such as house builds, warehouses, solar farms or event sites.

At the same time, industry representatives at the Polish Infrastructure Congress highlighted that lengthy administrative procedures are becoming the biggest obstacle to investment. The ratio of design time to execution time has shifted from 70:30 to nearly 90:10, with many permits still awaiting processing in regional offices. Stakeholders call for more staff in administrative bodies, digitisation of procedures and clearer timelines to avoid unpredictable delays that increase costs and stall contracts.