Beverwijk starts Alkmaarseweg upgrades: five trees to be removed for infrastructure work
Residents of Beverwijk will see changes on the Alkmaarseweg as the municipality begins infrastructure upgrades. Five trees, including an old beech, will be felled to make way for new cable and pipeline conduits, with new greenery planned as part of a future redesign.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Alkmaarseweg, Beverwijk (intersection with Büllerlaan and Hilbersplein) |
| Trees to be felled | 5 (including 1 old beech tree) |
| Reason for felling | Poor health, upcoming road redesign |
| Timeline | Tree felling: End of March 2026; Conduit work: July–September 2026 |
| Redesign start | November–December 2026 |
| New trees planned | More and larger trees than currently present |
The Beverwijk municipality is responsible for maintaining and upgrading local infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and public green spaces. This project ensures safe and modern utility installations while balancing environmental considerations.
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Work begins on Alkmaarseweg with tree felling
The Beverwijk municipality is starting the first phase of work on the Alkmaarseweg. To install new cable and pipeline conduits at intersections along this road, sections of pavement and greenery will be removed. As part of this, five trees will need to be felled at the intersection with Büllerlaan and Hilbersplein.
Tree felling is necessary because the trees would not survive relocation. The trees must be removed anyway due to the upcoming redesign of the Alkmaarseweg. New planting will be reintroduced after the redesign.
Old beech tree
One of the trees to be felled is an old beech. This tree was carefully transplanted to its location near the Alkmaarseweg three years ago. Unfortunately, it has since fallen into poor health, making it susceptible to disease and a potential risk to other trees. This is an additional reason for its removal.
Schedule
Four trees will be felled at the end of March, with the beech tree following later. The installation of the conduits is planned between July and September. The redesign of the Alkmaarseweg is scheduled to begin in November or December 2026.
Temporary planting
After the conduits are installed, the pavement will be restored, allowing traffic to resume using the roadway, cycle paths, cycle lanes, and sidewalks. The flower beds and green spaces will receive temporary planting with one- or two-year-old plants to prevent bare patches until the redesign begins.
New trees
The new flower beds and green spaces are part of the Alkmaarseweg redesign. New trees will be planted along the road and in the green spaces, resulting in more and larger trees than those currently being removed. The final planting will exceed the current number of trees.