Temporary safety upgrades for cyclists at J.J. Vierbergenweg crossing
Cyclists in the area will benefit from safer crossing conditions at J.J. Vierbergenweg and Lijnbaan due to new speed-reducing measures. The changes, including speed humps and a lower speed limit, aim to protect riders while the nearby cycle path undergoes urgent repairs.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | J.J. Vierbergenweg / Lijnbaan crossing, near Jumbo supermarket |
| New Measures | Speed-reducing humps, reduced speed limit (30 km/h), widened cycle crossing |
| Reason for Changes | Closed and sunken cycle path between Lijnbaan and Papenhoeflaan |
| Duration | Temporary, expected until summer 2026 |
| Priority Rules | Unchanged; cyclists must give way to motorised traffic |
| Additional Work | Cycle path maintenance combined with Stedin’s cable and pipeline work |
The local municipality is responsible for maintaining road safety and infrastructure, including cycle paths and traffic measures. These temporary adjustments reflect their duty to ensure safe passage for cyclists while coordinating with utility providers for efficient repairs.
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Speed-reducing measures at the J.J. Vierbergenweg / Lijnbaan cycle crossing
Speed-reducing humps have been installed at the J.J. Vierbergenweg junction with Lijnbaan (near the Jumbo supermarket). This has been done to provide cyclists with a safer crossing, as the cycle path between Lijnbaan and Papenhoeflaan has been closed. The cycle path has become severely sunken, and the large gaps in the road surface require renovation.
In addition to the speed-reducing humps, the speed limit has been reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h, as indicated by road signs. The cycle crossing has also been widened to provide more space for cyclists waiting to cross. The priority rules remain unchanged; cyclists must still give way to motorised traffic on J.J. Vierbergenweg.
Temporary situationThese measures are temporary. Once the cycle path has been renovated, the speed-reducing humps will be removed, and the speed limit will return to 50 km/h. This is expected to happen in the summer. The cycle path maintenance will be combined with cable and pipeline work carried out by Stedin, so the cycle path only needs to be closed once.