[2] The DTŚ runs from Katowice through Chorzów and Świętochłowice, Ruda Śląska, Zabrze to Gliwice.

The construction of road resulted in a considerable improvement in the traffic of the highly urbanized area of the metropolis.

Since 1994 the budget for construction increased thanks to the European Investment Bank (EIB) that provided a guarantee of funding.

A local organization in Gliwice has been protesting against proposed layout of the road through the city center (on ecological basis).

This branch would run from Katowice to Mysłowice, Sosnowiec, Będzin and Dąbrowa Górnicza.