The start of the traffic restrictions on the Haringvlietbrug will be postponed by two weeks. This has been decided because traffic over the bridge in both directions will not travel in one lane, but in two narrowed lanes during the work. It takes time to prepare for this, writes outgoing minister Van Nieuwenhuizen in a letter to the House of Representatives.
The plan to keep only one lane open in both directions has met with much opposition. More than 10,000 people signed a petition against the plan. The municipalities of Hoeksche Waard and Goeree-Overflakkee also mentioned the measures unacceptable.
According to industry organization Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN), the long-term closure of lanes would cost the transport sector at least 53 million euros.
More preparation time
The restrictions were supposed to come into effect on Monday, but that has been postponed until August 23. According to Rijkswaterstaat, this is necessary because the narrowed lanes still have to be arranged and the road must be made suitable for enforcement.
For example, the lines still have to be applied and 4000 road fences have to be placed. According to the minister, the reduction of the maximum speed from 100 to 50 kilometers per hour will remain in force.
‘Acute problem solved’
The important north-south connection on the A29 between Hoeksche Waard and Goeree-Overflakkee will be closed for two years. partially lockeduntil the bridge valve is replaced in two years. This is to prevent further damage to the bridge. The bridge has to be renovated, because clamps and road plates threaten to come loose.
Mayor Van Hemmen of the municipality of Hoeksche Waard is happy with the adjustments. “We must realize that we are dealing with two years of nuisance and delays. We have now resolved the acute problem, so that we do not have monster traffic jams from the A15 to the Haringvliet and vice versa,” he told the regional broadcaster. Rhine estuary.
“But as far as we are concerned, there will be a conversation afterwards about how we are going to tackle it over the next two years. This will in any case cause less nuisance, but how much exactly has yet to be calculated.”
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