Major A12 roadworks from June: expect delays and closures between Utrecht and Veenendaal
From June to September 2026, the A12 highway between Utrecht and Veenendaal will face multiple full closures, causing significant traffic disruptions. Commuters are advised to work from home or use alternative transport to avoid congestion.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Road Section | A12 between junction Lunetten (Utrecht) and Veenendaal-West |
| Direction Affected | Utrecht towards Veenendaal |
| Duration | June – September 2026 |
| Type of Work | Asphalt replacement, lighting, guardrails, signs, and greenery maintenance |
| Length of Roadworks | 30 kilometres |
| Impact | Full closures, partial closures, narrower lanes, and slower speeds |
| Alternative Routes | Advised to work from home or use public transport/bicycles |
| More Information | Rijkswaterstaat website |
Rijkswaterstaat is the Dutch government agency responsible for the design, construction, management, and maintenance of the main infrastructure facilities in the Netherlands. This includes highways like the A12, where they ensure safety and efficiency for road users through regular maintenance and upgrades.
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Closure of A12 between Lunetten and Veenendaal
Between June and September 2026, the A12 between junction Lunetten and Veenendaal will be closed multiple times. This closure will only affect the lane from Utrecht towards Veenendaal. Rijkswaterstaat is replacing the asphalt with quieter pavement.
What will happen and why?
In 2025 and 2026, Rijkswaterstaat will carry out maintenance on the A12 between junction Lunetten in Utrecht and Veenendaal. The asphalt is due for replacement. The top layer will be replaced with quieter pavement. This involves a stretch of 30 kilometres.
To prevent the A12 from needing to be closed again in a few years, additional maintenance will be carried out at the same time. This includes replacing faulty lighting, repairing guardrails and signs, and maintaining the greenery.
When will the A12 be closed?
Between June and September 2026, the A12 will be completely closed several times between junction Lunetten and Veenendaal-West. Between May and September 2025, major maintenance was already carried out on the same stretch of the A12, but in the opposite direction—from Veenendaal to Utrecht. Now it is the turn of the other lane direction, from Utrecht to Veenendaal.
During this period, there will also be partial closures at times. This means narrower lanes will be open, and you will need to drive more slowly. Some exits may also be closed. The exact schedule is available on the Rijkswaterstaat website. If the schedule changes, you will see this there first.
Visit the Rijkswaterstaat website (Links to an external website)
What does this mean for road users?
The A12 is an important road for many users. Every day, a great many people travel on this road. These people will now need to take alternative routes to reach their destinations. During the closures, we therefore expect significant congestion on other roads. This is very inconvenient and unfortunately unavoidable. To prevent accidents on damaged road surfaces, the asphalt must be replaced. Our advice is therefore to work from home as much as possible during the closures. Alternatively, use other modes of transport such as a bicycle or public transport.
Stay informed?
Rijkswaterstaat has created a page for the closure of the A12. For the most up-to-date information, visit this page.
Visit the Rijkswaterstaat website (Links to an external website)
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