Hoorn upgrades cycling bridge to boost safety and connectivity in Kersenboogerd
Residents of Kersenboogerd in Hoorn will soon enjoy a safer and more direct cycling route as the municipality relocates and renovates a key pedestrian bridge. The project, shaped by local feedback, aims to improve daily commutes to the station and shopping areas.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Veranda and Amstelweg, Kersenboogerd, Hoorn |
| Project | Relocation and renovation of cycling/pedestrian bridge |
| Goal | Improve connectivity to Pergola, Patio, and station |
| Contractor | Koninklijke Oosterhof Holman |
| Sustainability Measures | Reuse of deck sections, refurbished steel beams, new lighting |
| Completion Date | Week of May 4, 2026 |
| Program | Kansen voor de Kersenboogerd |
| Resident Involvement | Feedback incorporated from participation sessions |
The municipality of Hoorn is responsible for local infrastructure projects, including cycling and pedestrian routes, to enhance accessibility and livability. This initiative is part of broader efforts to collaborate with residents and improve neighborhood conditions under the Kansen voor de Kersenboogerd program.
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Relocating bridge improves important cycling route in Kersenboogerd
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March 17, 2026
The municipality has started renovating and relocating the cycling and pedestrian bridge near Veranda and Amstelweg.
By repositioning the bridge, it will soon better connect to the important cycling route between Pergola, Patio, and the station and shopping area of Kersenboogerd. This adjustment will make it easier and safer for residents and visitors to move through this part of the neighborhood.
By repositioning the bridge, a more logical and direct cycling and walking path will be created. This will improve connections to existing routes in the neighborhood and make daily travel more comfortable for cyclists and pedestrians. The work is part of the Kansen voor de Kersenboogerd (Opportunities for Kersenboogerd) program. Within this program, the municipality is collaborating with residents and partners to improve the neighborhood, including accessibility, amenities, and livability.
Resident involvement
Deputy Mayor Karin Hakhoff: ‘The adjustment of the bridge aligns with the wishes residents expressed during participation sessions. A key wish from residents is that routes in the neighborhood should be more logical and easier to use. By relocating this bridge, it will soon connect much better to an important cycling route in the neighborhood. A great example of how we are giving concrete form to this wish and taking another step forward within the Kansen voor de Kersenboogerd program.’
Renovation with sustainable material reuse
The bridge will not only be repositioned but also renovated. The municipality is focusing on the sustainable reuse of materials. For example, the existing deck sections will be reused. Steel beams will be refurbished, lighting will be replaced, and the embankment will be adjusted. By combining these tasks now, the maintenance can be carried out efficiently.
Planning and next steps
Contractor Koninklijke Oosterhof Holman is carrying out the work on behalf of the municipality of Hoorn. If everything goes according to plan, the work will be completed in the week of May 4. Cyclists and pedestrians will then be able to use the bridge again and benefit from the improved connections to routes in the neighborhood.