A2 motorway closure between Everdingen and Oudenrijn: six weekends of roadworks ahead
Drivers heading to Utrecht face major disruptions as the A2 motorway undergoes essential maintenance. From April 3 to May 4, 2026, the road will close for six consecutive weekends, adding up to 60 minutes to travel times. Plan ahead to avoid delays.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | A2 motorway towards Utrecht, between junctions Everdingen and Oudenrijn |
| Duration | Six weekends: April 3, 2026 (10:00 PM) to May 4, 2026 (5:00 AM) |
| Closure Times | Full closure from Friday 10:00 PM to Monday 5:00 AM |
| On/Off-Ramp Closures | From 8:00 PM on closure weekends |
| Service Areas | Inaccessible during work |
| Additional Travel Time | Approximately 60 minutes |
| Diversion Routes | Signposted; check Rijkswaterstaat for details |
Rijkswaterstaat is responsible for the management and maintenance of major Dutch motorways, including the A2. This work ensures the safety and reliability of the road network, which is critical for daily commuters and freight transport across the Netherlands.
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Major maintenance on A2 between Everdingen and Oudenrijn
Rijkswaterstaat will carry out maintenance work on the A2 towards Utrecht, between junction Everdingen and junction Oudenrijn, in April and May 2026. The asphalt on this section of the motorway needs to be replaced. Therefore, the road will be renewed to keep the A2 safe and reliable.
The work will take place over six consecutive weekends, from Friday, April 3, 2026, at 10:00 PM until Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:00 AM. During these weekends, the A2 towards Utrecht will be fully closed. Expect approximately 60 minutes of additional travel time.
Closures and accessibility
- The A2 will be closed towards Utrecht between Everdingen and Oudenrijn.
- On and off-ramps on this stretch will close from 8:00 PM onwards.
- Service areas along this section of the A2 will not be accessible during the work.
Rijkswaterstaat will implement diversion routes. Follow the road signs and plan your journey in advance. Allow for extra travel time.
For more information and an overview of all closures, visit the A2: Major maintenance Everdingen-Oudenrijn page (This link leads to an external website).