Goal conferences mon. "Masurian Road Debate" was to present the arguments both opponents and supporters of the construction of the S16 expressway, the discussion on the appropriateness of implementing this investment in the context of m.in. Sustainable regional development and draw conclusions on the issues raised. Carrying out social dialogue will allow for the development of solutions that reconcile the interests of the stakeholders.

In panels representatives of the municipalities: the city of Ełk, the municipality of Ełk, Orzysza, Mikolajek, Rynu, Mrągowa and NGOs. Ełk represented President Tomasz Andrukiewicz.

Gddkia  presented plans for the S16 road.  Speakers presented the need for better the areas of Warmia and Mazury using the S16 road. They indicated that it would be is the only high-speed road running through the middle of the province.

We live in a natural paradise anywhere we will determine the course of the road will always be collisions. Natural values are very important valuable if we do not develop and wait longer for ourselves to construction of the road will be worse – there will be no possibility of economic development of the region. The region is lagging behind in communication development, we should seek a compromise with respect for environmental conditions. The investment is economically justified in all the proposed options – this is only part of the observations of the participants in the debate.

Gddkia Seeking implementation of road construction in compliance with environmental conditions. Wants Select final option of the project and obtain an environmental decision and then start construction. As part of optimistic plans, the new high-speed road could be built by 2027.

1. Investment basics
- Length – approx. 74 km
- Route: Mrągowo – Orzysz – Elk