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Poland motorway expansion and toll reforms

Overview

In late July 2026, the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure announced two parallel road-infrastructure initiatives. A contract was signed to add extra lanes to the A2 motorway between Warsaw and Łódź, with construction to begin under traffic in October 2026. The project involves night-time work, reduced speed limits of 70 km/h, and temporary detours. While the Warsaw-Lowicz section is slated for completion by the end of 2027, the Łódź stretch is expected by early 2028. Potential delays may arise from court protests regarding subcontractor selection. As of August 2026, Strabag has secured a second contract for a 21.8 km segment from the Łowicz junction to the provincial border, valued at approximately 321 million PLN. This segment aims to add a third and, in some areas, a fourth lane in each direction, with completion expected by the first quarter of 2028. During construction, temporary traffic arrangements will maintain two lanes in each direction, supplemented by section-based speed cameras. This is part of a larger four-stage expansion covering roughly 89 km; a third contract is expected in early September, while a fourth segment awaits a court ruling. Simultaneously, the concession for the A4 Katowice-Krakow segment is set to end at midnight on 15-16 March 2027, when the state road authority (GDDKiA) will assume management from Stalexport Autostrada. This follows a 30-year agreement signed in 1997. Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak confirmed the agreement will not be extended. This transition will make the 61-kilometer route free for passenger cars and motorcycles under 3.5 tons, eliminating the current cost of 36 PLN for a one-way trip. Vehicles exceeding this weight limit will remain subject to the state toll system. In September 2026, the Ministry confirmed there are no plans to reintroduce tolls for light vehicles on state-managed sections.

Entities

A4 motorway · Stalexport · GDDKiA · Generalna Dyrekcja Dróg Krajowych i Autostrad · Dariusz Klimczak

Timeline

2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Poland announces highway toll changes and border restrictions
Poland announces border changes at Medyka through 2027 and confirms that A4 motorway tolls between Katowice and Kraków will be abolished in March 2027 when management transfers to GDDKiA.
5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
A4 motorway tolls between Katowice and Krakow to end in March 2027
Tolls for cars and motorcycles on the A4 motorway between Katowice and Krakow will end on March 16, 2027, as management transfers from Stalexport to GDDKiA.
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
A4 motorway tolls between Katowice and Krakow to end in 2027
The A4 motorway section between Katowice and Krakow will become free for passenger cars and motorcycles after the Stalexport concession expires on March 15, 2027.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
A4 motorway toll booths to be dismantled in Poland
GDDKiA has contracted Gramar to dismantle six toll collection stations on the A4 motorway in Poland to improve traffic flow and infrastructure efficiency.
29 days ago

[BUSINESS] 16 sources
Strabag secures second contract for A2 motorway expansion
Strabag has signed a 321 million PLN contract to expand a 21.8 km section of Poland's A2 motorway, aiming to increase capacity by 2028.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Poland's A4 Highway to Return to State Control in 2027
Poland's A4 Katowice‑Kraków concession ends March 2027; state road agency takes over, while a 15.6 km renovation proceeds and plans for a third lane are set.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Poland's A2 Expansion and A4 Toll Removal Bring Major Road Changes
Poland will widen the A2 between Warsaw and Łódź, with construction starting Oct 2026 and speed limits cut to 70 km/h, while the A4 stretch from Katowice to Kraków becomes toll‑free for cars from March 2024, a

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