Westervoort's Heilweg gets safety upgrade and climate-proof redesign
Residents of Westervoort can now enjoy a safer and more sustainable Heilweg, a key local route. The renovation includes lower speed limits, wider bike lanes, and improved rainwater drainage to tackle extreme weather, directly benefiting daily commuters and pedestrians.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Heilweg, Westervoort, Gelderland |
| Contractor | NTP |
| Speed Limit Change | Reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h |
| Bike Lanes | Widened and will receive red coating later this year |
| Pedestrian Crossings | Made clearer; side roads adapted to entrance constructions |
| Rainwater System | New separate sewer, infiltration sewer, and wadi for climate resilience |
| Opening Date | March 11, 2026 |
| Alderman | Peter Pennekamp |
The municipality of Westervoort is responsible for local infrastructure, including roads like the Heilweg. Their role involves ensuring safe, sustainable, and future-proof mobility solutions for residents, often in collaboration with contractors and local stakeholders.
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Heilweg in Westervoort renovated
The Heilweg in Westervoort has been renovated. On behalf of the municipality of Westervoort, contractor NTP carried out the work. The road has been provided with new asphalt and a clearer layout, making the route safer and more overviewable. As an important connecting route in the municipality, the Heilweg is used daily by many people. With the new layout, the road is safer, more overviewable, and better prepared for the future.
Safer road due to lower speed
The maximum speed on the Heilweg has been reduced from 50 to 30 kilometers per hour. The design includes measures that ensure drivers automatically drive slower. The carriageway has been made narrower, and the bike lanes have been widened. Cyclists thus have more space and are more visible in traffic. Later this year, the bike lanes will receive a red coating. This makes cyclists even more visible.
Pedestrian crossings have also been made clearer. Side roads have been adapted to entrance constructions. This makes it clear that traffic on the Heilweg has priority, and footpaths can continue without a height difference.
Prepared for extreme rain and drought
Important work has also been carried out under the road. A new rainwater sewer has been laid that is separate from the sewage system. In this way, the rainwater ends up directly in the ground.
Part of the system is an infiltration sewer, which allows rainwater to slowly seep away into the ground. In addition, a wadi has been laid, in which water can be temporarily collected during heavy showers. The water then slowly seeps into the ground. Thus, the Heilweg is better prepared for the changing climate.
Celebratory opening
Yesterday, the celebratory opening of the renovated Heilweg took place. Neighbors, involved associations, the project group, contractor NTP, and the municipality of Westervoort came together to celebrate this moment. Alderman Peter Pennekamp gave the opening speech and thanked the neighborhood for their patience and cooperation during the work. Afterwards, there was time to chat with each other about the result while enjoying coffee and a pastry.
With the application of the red bike lanes later this year, the layout of the Heilweg will be completely finished.