HIGHWAY TO THE HEART

Poland's A1 highway project is developing a reputation as a route to stable relationships. At present some 25 married couples are working on the project for Swedish contractor Skanska. Eight of the couples actually met while working on the highway while 10 opted to marry once the project got underway and 11 were already married when work commenced
March 6, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Poland's A1 highway project is developing a reputation as a route to stable relationships. At present some 25 married couples are working on the project for Swedish contractor 2296 Skanska. Eight of the couples actually met while working on the highway while 10 opted to marry once the project got underway and 11 were already married when work commenced.

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