A new bridge over the Naardertrekvaart on the A1 motorway will replace the existing structure to maintain safety and reliability. The project will cause unavoidable traffic disruptions, so Rijkswaterstaat and Antea Group are working together to limit the impact. Adviser Viktor Beelen and traffic manager Mark Heessels lead studies on vehicle flows, local access and safety. Daily traffic on the bridge averages 65,000 vehicles per direction, with 74–83 % passing through without local destinations and 60 % of trips work‑related. Options such as a temporary bridge and access‑road closures were examined; the chosen plan closes a local road to keep main traffic lanes open. The two‑year construction will use one bridge for six lanes while the other is closed, then reverse the configuration. The team is also exploring public‑transport incentives and alternative routes to reduce peak‑time congestion.
Source: Rijkswaterstaat
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