Third Lane Opens Three Months Ahead of Schedule

Drivers in the Poznań region can now enjoy smoother and safer journeys on the A2 motorway. Autostrada Wielkopolska has completed the expansion of a 10-kilometre stretch between the Poznań Krzesiny and Poznań Wschód interchanges, adding a third lane in each direction three months earlier than planned. From Wednesday, 17 September, the upgraded section of the Poznań motorway bypass will be fully open to traffic. Final clean-up works will continue until the end of the month.

Challenging Construction Under Traffic

The expansion project was carried out under traffic, with two lanes kept open in each direction throughout. This required intensive planning, significant resources, and close coordination between engineers, contractors, and motorway services.

We began design work in 2021. Thanks to excellent organization and the commitment of many teams, we are finishing three months ahead of schedule. This shows our operational efficiency and the professionalism of our company – said Marcin Szczepański, Management Board Member of Autostrada Wielkopolska SA.

The project cost nearly PLN 150 million, funded entirely by the concessionaire.

A Repeat Success

This is not the first time Autostrada Wielkopolska has delivered ahead of schedule. In December 2019, the expanded section between Poznań Zachód and Poznań Krzesiny also opened months earlier than planned.
With the latest upgrade, Poznań now boasts one of Poland’s few modern and toll-free motorway bypasses, offering residents and transit drivers improved safety and smoother traffic flow.

What the Upgrade Included

The expansion covered far more than just extra lanes:

• New entry and exit lanes near Poznań Krzesiny and Poznań Wschód
• Modernization of interchanges at Poznań East and Poznań Luboń
• Expansion of two motorway bridges
• 5,000 m² of new or upgraded noise barriers
• More than 19 km of new safety barriers
• Drainage and stormwater system upgrades
• Strengthening of embankments and ditches
• Relocation of utilities and power lines

In total, 108,000 tons of asphalt mixtures were laid, including 280,000 m² of Highly Modified Asphalt (HIMA), known for its durability and resistance to heavy traffic and changing weather.

Focus on Sustainability

The project also prioritized environmental responsibility. Excavated materials were reused in embankments, topsoil was restored and reseeded over 96,000 m², and recycled asphalt was incorporated into base layers. These measures reduced the need for new raw materials and aligned with the company’s ESG strategy.

This investment is a great example of professional planning and sustainable execution. Drivers are already benefiting from a smoother and safer motorway – said Sebastian Joachimiak, Management Board Member of Autostrada Wielkopolska SA.

A Key Transport Corridor

The work was carried out by Strabag Sp. z o.o., selected through a public tender.
The A2 motorway remains one of Poland’s most important transport routes, connecting east and west. The concession section between Świecko and Konin is also part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), serving as a vital corridor between Warsaw and Berlin and linking Central and Western Europe.