S19 expressway construction reaches milestone with Poland's highest viaduct

Construction of the S19 expressway on the Babica–Jawornik section has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the load-bearing structure for the first lane of the ES-26 viaduct. This structure, destined for traffic heading toward Barwinek, is set to become the highest viaduct in Poland, featuring pillars reaching 80 meters in height.

The ES-26 viaduct is a major engineering feat within the Via Carpatia project. Spanning 1,082 meters in length and 29 meters in width, the structure utilizes the cantilever method to accommodate the challenging, hilly terrain. The project has required massive amounts of materials, including 51,800 cubic meters of concrete and 9,250 tons of steel.

Overall progress on the 11.6 km Babica–Jawornik section has exceeded 80 percent. While the completion of the first lane facilitates further construction, the entire section is currently scheduled for completion in 2027. The project includes eight viaducts and five overpasses to navigate the complex geological conditions of the Podkarpacie region.