Augustów bypass controversy continues

The announcement irritated President Lech Kaczynski, who issued an official communiqué in which he decisively disagreed with the decision, emphasizing that he is also taking into account the good of the citizens of Augustów. According to unofficial information Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski could halt works related to the project until all doubts are cleared. As the road is to go through rich natural areas around the river of Rospuda, the issue is also currently being investigated by the European Commission, which on Tuesday warned that the works must be stopped, lest Poland have to pay a fine.(Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 1) A.K.