The State Agency of Motor Roads of Ukraine restored 18 enterprises in six months
18 February 14:55
EXCLUSIVE
JSC “DAC “Automobile Roads of Ukraine,” once one of the largest companies in the industry, which experienced a long period of decline, is announcing a systematic revival. At the same time, the new management is revealing shocking facts about the negligence of the previous management, which almost led to the loss of state assets worth billions of hryvnias, as reported by "Komersant Ukrainian".
After decades of downsizing, when the company’s staff decreased from 43,000 employees in 2004 to just over 3,000 at the end of 2025, the new management of DAK has developed and is implementing a “Strategic Development Plan.” And there are already noticeable changes for the better.
The number of subsidiaries ready for full-scale work on the roads increased from 6 in July to 18 in December 2025. Another 12 enterprises have been restored and are providing personnel and equipment for winter maintenance of Ukraine’s roads.
During difficult weather conditions in early January 2026, 703 units of special equipment and 1,080 employees were involved.
Financial indicators for 2025:
– Work worth UAH 1.9 billion was completed.
– Total revenue amounted to UAH 2.46 billion.
– 38% of revenues were generated in the fourth quarter, indicating an increase in the Company’s activity.
In 2026, it is planned to increase the volume of road maintenance work by 60%.
However, the DAC also faced problems. First of all, the technical base found itself in a difficult situation. Of the 13,863 units of special equipment, up to 80% are in poor condition. The average age of the machines is 25-30 years. For years, a significant part of the equipment was leased to private operators at below-market prices, often without actual payment.
After appeals to the competent authorities, the equipment began to be returned — in some cases, it was simply left at the gates of the enterprises.
But in addition to this, the company’s assets were threatened. Seventeen of the company’s subsidiaries are in various stages of bankruptcy proceedings. According to management, the bankruptcies were artificially initiated to remove assets. Last year, the illegal transfer of two granite quarries into private ownership was prevented.
At the same time, the company has significant potential: it has 236 asphalt concrete plants and 41 quarries on its balance sheet.
The new management has announced its intention to restore the company’s status as a key operator in Ukraine’s road industry, but to do so, it will have to overcome the consequences of years of crisis and counter attempts to plunder state property.
Author: Alla Dunina
