A12 highway closures near Gouda: expect major delays over two weekends
Drivers on the A12 between Gouda and Bodegraven face full closures this and next weekend, causing delays of up to an hour. Rijkswaterstaat is renewing asphalt and infrastructure to improve road safety and longevity.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Closure Dates | March 22-25 (Fri 10 PM - Mon 5 AM) & March 29-April 1 (Fri 10 PM - Mon 5 AM) |
| Location | A12 between Gouwe interchange and N11 junction near Bodegraven |
| Detour Impact | Additional travel time: 30-60 minutes |
| Work Scope | Asphalt renewal, expansion joint replacement, verge adjustments, guardrails |
| Future Closures | April 12-15 & April 19-22 (opposite direction) |
| Responsible Authority | Rijkswaterstaat |
Rijkswaterstaat is the Dutch government agency responsible for managing and maintaining major roads, waterways, and infrastructure. This maintenance work ensures the safety and reliability of the national highway network for all road users.
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Closure of A12 from Gouwe interchange to Bodegraven
This coming weekend, from Friday evening March 20 at 10:00 PM until Monday morning March 23 at 5:00 AM, the A12 will be closed between the Gouwe interchange and the junction with the N11 near Bodegraven. The same applies the following weekend, from Friday evening March 27 until Monday morning March 30.
The on- and off-ramps and connecting roads may close up to an hour earlier. Through traffic will be diverted and should expect an additional travel time of 30 to 60 minutes.
What is happening?
Rijkswaterstaat is carrying out major maintenance on the stretch between Gouda and Nieuwerbrug. They are renewing the asphalt surface. This will extend the lifespan of the road surface and ensure safe traffic flow.
In addition to renewing the asphalt, they will replace the expansion joints, lower the verges to improve drainage of rainwater, and carry out work on the guardrails. Various repair works will also be carried out on viaducts and bridges.
And afterwards?
In April, work will be carried out in the opposite direction. From Friday evening April 10 at 10:00 PM until Monday morning April 13 at 5:00 AM, the A12 will be closed from the junction with the N11 to the Gouwe interchange in the direction of The Hague. The same applies the following weekend, from Friday April 17 at 10:00 PM until Monday April 20 at 5:00 AM.
More information?
Check the Rijkswaterstaat website