📋 Tender Overview
The longest EU-funded underwater tunnel in Europe is officially opened in Poland. The tunnel will connect the islands of Usedom and Wolin and the city centre of winoujcie with the rest of the country. It will allow seamless transportation for locals and visitors and serve as a catalyst for the regions economic development.The project approved in June 2018 received 162.3 million of Cohesion Policy funding from the 2014-2020 programming period out of a total investment of 191.5 million.A boost for the local economyFor winoujcies inhabitants especially those working in the capital of the West Pomerania region Szczecin daily commuting by ferry was quite long and challenging. The tunnel changes this dramatically as the crossing will now only take 2-3 minutes. The city is also one of Polands top tourist destinations attracting approximately 2.5 million visitors per year who will now also benefit greatly from the new tunnel.The tunnel is 1440 meters long and will link the two parts of the city of winoujcie located on Uznam and Wolin islands. It will also facilitate transport between Poland and Germany create new prospects for investments and job creation in the region.Furthermore the road infrastructure will be improved with new access roads to the tunnel and intersections. These include a roundabout on the island of Wolin and a T-intersection on the island of Uznam. Existing adjacent streets will also be reconstructed.By improving connectivity the tunnel will strengthen the links between winoujcie and neighbouring cities thereby fostering regional cooperation and exchange.
