American military officials support the construction of Via Pomerania road

American military officials support the construction of Via Pomerania road
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One of the attachments to the public section of the Report prepared under the Polish Security Pact – Central Pomerania is the position of the commander of the U.S. Navy Support Unit in Redzikowo, Cmdr. Jeremy R. Ewing, who expresses support for the construction of the Via Pomerania road from Ustka to Bydgoszcz. Before giving his support, the military officer is said to have spoken with officials from the U.S. Embassy.

In the introduction to the Report under the Polish Security Pact – Central Pomerania, which was officially presented in early September but whose public portion has still not appeared on government websites (it can be obtained through a public information request), it is indicated that the Americans explicitly point to the need for the construction of the “Red Road” to the Port of Gdynia, the Via Pomerania road, and the expansion of the port in Ustka.

Support for the construction of Via Pomerania was granted by Cmdr. Jeremy R. Ewing in a letter dated May 8, in response to a request from the Słupsk County Executive (starosta) – “In response to your letter dated March 6, 2025, regarding the planned construction of the Via Pomerania road and the expansion of the port in Ustka, I hereby provide official support for these investments. I have discussed this matter with officials of the United States Embassy in Warsaw, who have also expressed their support for this project,” the document reads. “Once completed, the Via Pomerania road will significantly improve transportation from Ustka to Bydgoszcz, connecting northwestern Poland with key logistical and economic centers in the country’s interior. Moreover, the revitalization and expansion of the port in Ustka will provide an additional embarkation port, which will facilitate military logistics as well as bring economic benefits to the region. U.S. military units stationed in Poland — particularly in the northwestern and central parts of the country — will certainly benefit from improved roads, shorter travel times, and the possibility of better connecting the coast with operational areas in central Poland.”