Rijkswaterstaat has temporarily closed the Vrijheidsplein in Groningen’s ring road to protect motorists from falling concrete sealing cones. Four‑centimetre thick concrete plugs, installed to seal anchor holes in the ceiling, have become detached and could fall onto passing traffic. To prevent damage and ensure safety, the underpasses beneath the square are now closed until further notice. Traffic is being diverted locally. The temporary closure began on 8 April 2026 and will remain in effect until the assessment is complete. Rijkswaterstaat is inspecting all such cones in collaboration with other parties and will remove any that are unsafe, aiming to restore normal traffic flow on the ring as quickly as possible. Road workers will conduct inspections and removal of unsafe cones, with the aim of reopening the underpasses as soon as possible.
Source: Rijkswaterstaat
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