Good news! The asphalt of the IJ Tunnel and the Nieuwe Leeuwarderweg was successfully repaired last weekend. Therefore, there is no need for a third weekend closure. The tunnel will be open for through traffic from Friday, March 28 to Monday, March 31.
The IJ Tunnel was closed to traffic for the past 2 weekends. We worked on the asphalt during these closures. In some sections, we completely replaced the asphalt. In the entire tunnel, the asphalt has been ground down, filled, and made waterproof. We also refreshed the markings and applied a new protective layer. This way, the asphalt can last longer.
Maintenance
We perform maintenance on the IJ Tunnel throughout the year to keep it clean and safe. The tunnel is sometimes closed at night in both directions between Sunday 11:59 PM and Monday 5:00 AM. You can find the exact closure dates on IJ Tunnel, closure dates 2025.