Latvia will allocate EUR 314.1 million to road construction and maintenance this year, a figure EUR 40.6 million less than the amount allocated in 2025. This funding will be supplemented by EUR 38 million from the European Union, bringing the total investment to EUR 352.1 million.
Road Improvements Planned Across Latvia
The allocated funds will support a range of projects, including the construction and renovation of national highways and bridges. Local governments will also receive targeted subsidies for street, sidewalk, and bike lane construction. These efforts aim to improve connectivity and mobility for residents throughout the country, with a particular focus on enhancing road safety.
Approximately 570 kilometers of roads are scheduled for construction or renovation. Officials estimate that these improvements will result in 86 percent of Latvia’s national highways and 66 percent of its regional roads being in at least satisfactory condition.
Funding Breakdown
EUR 142.7 million will be specifically invested in the construction and renovation of national highways. Municipalities will receive EUR 60.1 million in grants for local street maintenance and construction – the same amount as in 2025. A significant project planned for this year is the implementation of the second private partnership project, the Bauska bypass.
Road safety initiatives will receive EUR 13.2 million, including EUR 9 million in EU funds. This will fund the construction of grade-separated pedestrian and bike crossings on the Tallinn (A1) Highway near Medzabaki, the Liepaja (A9) Highway, and the Jelgava-Tukums (P98) Highway in Apsupe. Further safety improvements are planned for sections of the Liepaja Highway and the Lapenieki-Kekava-Gugi (P137) Highway, among others.
EUR 10.56 million will be allocated to pedestrian and bike lane construction, including a section of the Jelgava-Dobele-Annenieki (P97) Highway. Funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility will also support the construction of bike lanes within Riga.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total amount of funding allocated for road projects this year?
A total of EUR 352.1 million will be allocated for road construction and maintenance this year, comprised of EUR 314.1 million from the state budget and EUR 38 million from the European Union.
What is the Bauska bypass project?
The Bauska bypass is identified by the Transport Ministry as one of the most important projects this year. It will be implemented as the second private partnership project.
How much funding is dedicated to improving road safety?
EUR 13.2 million, including EUR 9 million of EU funds, is earmarked for measures to improve road safety, including the construction of pedestrian and bike crossings on key highways.
How will Latvia balance the need for infrastructure improvements with budgetary constraints in the coming years?
