Construction of the S19 expressway between Rzeszów Południe and Babica with EU funding

The project includes a wide range of design and construction activities, including:

• Construction of a two-lane expressway with two lanes and an emergency lane in each direction,
• Construction of the “Babica” road interchange,
• Implementation of numerous engineering structures, including flyovers, viaducts, tunnel, culverts,
• Construction of MOP Lutoryż I and II,
• A collision-free crossing over the tracks along with the R-2 traffic circle,
• Installation of noise barriers and special protections for bats,
• Construction of a helipad for LPR helicopters,
• Establishment of a Tunnel Management Center with full equipment,
• Construction of animal crossings, rainwater drainage systems and environmental protection infrastructure,
• Construction and reconstruction of road lighting, storm sewers and colliding technical infrastructure,
• Installation of process ducts, traffic organization systems, BRD elements, as well as the Traffic Management System on the road and in the tunnel.

The Rzeszow Południe – Babica section is a continuation of the existing S19 and an integral part of a larger transport route leading to the border crossing in Barwinek.

Project objectives

The implementation of the investment is of key importance for the region and the entire transport network of Poland. The objectives of the project include:

• Increasing mobility and travel comfort by integrating the route into the TEN-T network,
• Improving communication accessibility of the Subcarpathian region, the country and international links,
• Improving the flow of people and goods, increasing the efficiency of road transport and reducing bottlenecks,
• Relieving the burden on existing infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents by reducing traffic in built-up areas,
• Increasing the level of safety for traffic participants through new technical standards,
• Improving transit traffic flow and reducing travel times,
• Addressing transportation exclusion and providing climate-resilient infrastructure,
• Reducing emissions by optimizing route routing and improving transportation corridor capacity.

Benefits for the region and the country

The investment will bring tangible benefits:

• Faster and safer travel between southern Poland and the national border,
• Development of the local and regional economy through improved transportation accessibility,
• An increase in the investment attractiveness of Podkarpackie,
• Improving the living conditions of residents in adjacent areas,
• Increasing Poland’s importance in European transport corridors,
• Raising infrastructure standards in accordance with TEN-T requirements.

Project data

• Program: European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate, Environment 2021-2027
• Project number FENX.05.03-IP.02-0002/25
• Title Construction of S19 Rzeszów – Barwinek expressway, section Rzeszów Południe – Babica
• Beneficiary: General Directorate of National Roads and Motorways.
• Total cost according to UoD: PLN 3,033,486,089.04
• Eligible cost: PLN 1,756,065,858.81
• EU funding: PLN 1,492,655,979.98