New motorway to the North Sea: Via15 relieves traffic for NRW vacationers!
New motorway to the North Sea: Via15 relieves traffic for NRW vacationers!
The Netherlands are planning to build a new motorway section to the North Sea in order to enable holidaymakers from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). This new connection between the A15 and A12 near the NRW border is developed under the name "Via15" and includes a twelve-kilometer section that runs between Zevenaar and Nijmwegen. The ambitious construction project aims to significantly relieve the traffic around Arnheim and to significantly shorten the travel times for vacationers. According to
The first preparatory measures for construction are already intended for the near future. The new motorway will cross several important tension tracks, including the important gauntness route. One current blocking in North Rhine -Westphalia, which lasts about 80 weeks, also has an impact on traffic. A specific date for the first groundbreaking has not yet been determined; The authority "Rijkswaterstaat" plans to announce further details in the spring of 2025. The construction project is realized by a joint venture called "Gelregroen", which consists of Hochtief PPP Solutions and other partners. The A15 is widened on a total of 23 kilometers by additional lanes. As part of the extensive construction work, 45 bridge structures, ten traffic crossings and noise protection walls are planned. The entire project volume amounts to around 1.2 billion euros and includes planning, construction, operation and maintenance of the motorway until 2044. href = "https://www.hochtief-infrastructure.de/civil/infrastructure-projekte/details/via15"> Hochtief infrastructure construction project and involved
traffic regulations and future changes
In addition to the development of the highway, changes to the traffic rules in the Netherlands are also planned. From mid -2025, the top speed from 100 km/h will be increased to 130 km/h on some motorway sections. A7 routes between the Stevin Schleusen and the Lorentz Schleusen as well as the A6 between Lelystad-Nord and the Ketel Bridge include affected routes. However, the A12 from Arnheim to Utrecht and the A77 from Nijmegen to Boxmeer will continue to be kept the speed limit of 100 km/h, according to the reporting of Ruhr24
The changes in the speed limits are part of a mobility program that aims to improve the flow of traffic and connect new residential areas. However, there are also critics who warn of possible negative environmental impacts, especially with regard to nitrogen emissions. The new motorway and the changes to the speed limits offer an exciting perspective for the future of the traffic structure in the region and beyond.
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