The Eastern half of Poland always has been the poorest and less developed.
Podlaskie (North Eastern Poland) has now the best roads in Poland.Only 12 percent of the domestic routes in Podlasie are in very poor condition. Most of the surface does not require immediate repair.
In the Podlasie region almost 70 percent of the route are in good condition. This is the best result in Poland. In the report, prepared by the General Directorate of National Roads and Motorways, was rated the condition of the roads in 2009.
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Things are changing (EU-money).