National road 22 (Poland)
National Road 22 | ||||
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| Droga krajowa nr 22 | ||||
National Road 22 in Starogard Gdański | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by GDDKiA | ||||
| Length | 460 km (290 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| West end | German border in Kostrzyn | |||
| East end | Russian border in Grzechotki | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Poland | |||
| Regions | Lubusz Voivodeship, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship | |||
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National Road 22 (Polish: Droga krajowa 22, abbreviated DK 22) is a route belonging to the Polish national roads network. The route is in the north of Poland and runs from the German border, in Kostrzyn, to the Russian border, in Grzechotki for 460 km. The route runs through the Lubusz Voivodeship, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship and the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Expressway S22
The section of the route from the Elbląg Wschód junction to the Russian border in Grzechotki is a single-carriageway expressway, but it includes a reserve for a second carriageway.
Important settlements along the National Road 22
- Kostrzyn nad Odrą Border with Germany
- Gorzów Wielkopolski
- Strzelce Krajeńskie
- Dobiegniew
- Człopa
- Wałcz
- Jastrowie
- Podgaje
- Człuchów
- Chojnice
- Czersk
- Czarna Woda
- Starogard Gdański
- Swarożyn
- Czarlin
- Malbork
- Elbląg
- Chruściel , Braniewo Południe Interchange
- Grzechotki Russian Border
Axle load limit
Since 13 March 2021,[1] vehicles with a single driving axle load of up to 11.5 tonnes have been permitted to use the road, except in specific locations marked with the B-19 restriction sign.
Before 13 March 2021
Previously, National Road 22 was subject to axle load restrictions:[2]
| Sign | Axle load limit | Section |
|---|---|---|
| up to 10 tons |
Between 2020 and 2022, the section between Chojnice and Czersk was rebuilt to increase its load capacity to 11.5 t/axle.[3][4] By 2028, a bypass of Starogard Gdański is planned to be constructed between Sucumin and Starogard Gdański, which will carry National Road 22.
References
- ^ "Ustawa z dnia 18 grudnia 2020 r. o zmianie ustawy o drogach publicznych oraz niektórych innych ustaw". December 18, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ "Rozporządzenie Ministra Infrastruktury i Rozwoju z dnia 13 maja 2015 r. w sprawie wykazu dróg krajowych oraz dróg wojewódzkich, po których mogą poruszać się pojazdy o dopuszczalnym nacisku pojedynczej osi do 10 t, oraz wykazu dróg krajowych, po których mogą poruszać się pojazdy o dopuszczalnym nacisku pojedynczej osi do 8 t (Dz.U. 2015 poz. 802)". May 13, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ "Minister Infrastruktury zatwierdził do realizacji kolejne zadania na sieci dróg krajowych". mi.gov.pl (in Polish). 2018-04-27. Archived from the original on 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Rozbudowa drogi krajowej nr 22 na odcinku Chojnice – Czersk". chojnice.com (in Polish). 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- Contains translations from polish Wikipedia