Major roadworks on A27 and A59 in March: expect long delays and diversions
Drivers in the Netherlands face significant disruptions in March due to extensive roadworks on the A27 and A59. Expect weekend closures, diversions, and up to 60 minutes of extra travel time. Plan ahead to avoid delays.
| Date | Road | Section | Closure Details | Diversion | Extra Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-16 March (21:00-05:00) | A27 | Hooipolder - Gorinchem | Closed in both directions (Merwede Bridge) | A15, A16, A59 or A15, A2, A59; local via N322, N283, N267 | Up to 60 minutes |
| 20-23 March (21:00-05:00) | A59 | Hooipolder - Made | Closed towards Zeeland/Rotterdam | A27, A58, A16 | Up to 30 minutes |
| 27-30 March (22:00-05:00) | A27 | Everdingen - Gorinchem | Closed towards Breda | A2, A15; local via N214, N216 | Up to 30 minutes |
| 27-30 March (21:00-05:00) | A2/A27 | 's-Hertogenbosch - Amersfoort | Slip road closed at Everdingen | A2, A12 | 10-30 minutes |
| Night closures (March) | A27 | Everdingen - Gorinchem | Nightly closures for Groeneweg viaduct | See A27 Houten-Hooipolder | Varies |
Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch government agency responsible for road and waterway management, is conducting these roadworks to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on the A27. The agency oversees large-scale infrastructure projects to enhance mobility and safety across the Netherlands.
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A27: closures in March
In March, work will be carried out on the A27 between Houten and Hooipolder on behalf of Rijkswaterstaat to improve the road. Maintenance work will also be carried out on the Merwede Bridge over two weekends, during which the bridge will be closed in both directions. This will cause significant disruption to traffic.
13 to 16 March: weekend closure of A27 Hooipolder - Gorinchem
Merwede Bridge closed in both directions
From Friday 13 March at 21:00 until Monday 16 March at 05:00, the A27 towards Utrecht will be closed to through traffic between junction Hooipolder and junction Gorinchem. Towards Breda, the A27 will be closed from junction Gorinchem to exit Werkendam (23).
Diversions, public transport and cyclists
Local traffic to and from Altena can travel via exit Geertruidenberg (20) via the A27 to exit Werkendam (23). Traffic will be diverted in both directions via the A15, A16 and A59 or via the A15, A2 and A59. Local traffic will be diverted via the N322, N283, N267 and the A59 and A2. Yellow signs along the road will indicate the diversion routes.
Allow for an additional travel time of up to 60 minutes. Public transport passengers should expect extra travel time. Travellers will be informed via www.bravo.info. During the work, one of the cycle paths on the Merwede Bridge will remain open for both directions. Cyclists will need to take a 5-minute detour.
20 to 23 March: weekend closure of A59 Hooipolder - Made
From Friday 20 March at 21:00 until Monday 23 March at 05:00, the A59 towards Zeeland/Rotterdam will be closed between junction Hooipolder and exit Made (32). This weekend, asphalt paving work will be carried out.
Diversion
Traffic from ’s-Hertogenbosch towards Zeeland will be diverted from junction Hooipolder via the A27, A58 and A16. Yellow signs along the road will indicate the diversion routes. Allow for an additional travel time of up to 30 minutes.
27 to 30 March: weekend closure Everdingen - Gorinchem
From Friday 27 March at 22:00 until Monday 30 March at 05:00, the A27 towards Breda will be closed between junction Everdingen and junction Gorinchem. During this weekend, work will be carried out to widen the motorway.
Diversion
Traffic towards Breda will be diverted from junction Everdingen via the A2 and A15. Local traffic will be diverted via the N214 and N216. Yellow signs along the road will indicate the diversion routes. Allow for an additional travel time of up to 30 minutes.
27 to 30 March: weekend closure of A2 Den Bosch - A27 towards Amersfoort
From Friday 27 March at 21:00 until Monday 30 March at 05:00, the slip road from the A2 from ’s-Hertogenbosch towards the A27 Amersfoort will be closed at junction Everdingen. During this weekend, work will be carried out to repair the public lighting.
Diversion
Traffic towards Almere/Houten will be diverted from junction Everdingen via the A2 and A12. Yellow signs along the road will indicate the diversion routes. Allow for an additional travel time of up to 10-30 minutes.
Night closures on A27 Everdingen – Gorinchem
In addition to the weekend closures mentioned above, there will also be several night closures on the A27 in March. These night closures are necessary for the completion of the new Groeneweg viaduct. For more information, see the planning page on the website www.A27houtenhooipolder.nl.
Improvement of A27 Houten - Hooipolder
Long daily traffic jams occur on the A27 between junction Hooipolder and Houten. That is why Rijkswaterstaat is improving this section of the motorway in the coming years. This will improve traffic flow in the future, reduce traffic jams and cut down on rat-running in the region.
More information
For up-to-date information on closures and diversions, visit Rijkswaterstaat Traffic Information. If you have any questions or comments about the work, please contact Rijkswaterstaat.