Budimex to Build Key Section of S17 Expressway Connecting Poland and Ukraine

Budimex, a major Polish construction company known for its role in developing and constructing high-speed rail networks, has signed a contract to construct Section 3 of the S17 expressway, a key route between Piaski and Hrebenne, near the Ukrainian border.

The contract, valued at EUR 180.9 million, will involve building a dual carriageway with emergency lanes. The project is expected to enhance road connections between Poland and Ukraine, which is important for both Polish and EU economies. "The new expressway will significantly improve road connectivity with Ukraine," said Wojciech Majdyś, Regional Director at Budimex SA.

The project, set to be completed within 41 months, covers 18.8 km from Krasnystaw Północ to Izbica and will be executed under the design and build model, meaning Budimex is responsible for preparing the entire technical documentation, obtaining permits, and completing construction. The project will also involve rebuilding roads intersecting the planned expressway, constructing junctions, service areas, pedestrian and cycling paths, and implementing environmental protection systems.

This section is part of the larger S17 expressway, which connects major Polish cities like Warsaw, Lublin, and Zamość, and forms part of the international E372 route linking Warsaw to Lviv in Ukraine. Once completed, the S17 will span 125 km from Piaski to the Ukrainian border, improving regional infrastructure and boosting transportation in the Lubelskie region.

Source: Budimex