Keulsebaan redesign approved: smoother traffic and safer cycling ahead
Residents of Boxtel can expect major improvements to the Keulsebaan, as the municipality approves a new design to tackle traffic jams and unsafe crossings. The project, part of a broader rail transport upgrade, will widen roads and enhance safety for cyclists, with construction set to start in 2028.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Keulsebaan redesign |
| Location | Boxtel, Noord-Brabant (from Eindhovenseweg roundabout to railway underpass) |
| Main Changes | Road widening to two lanes each way, safer bicycle crossings, closure to through traffic at Kleinderliempde |
| Timeline | 2026-2027: Spatial procedure, 2027: Final design, 2028-2029: Construction, 2030: Completion |
| Stakeholders | Municipality of Boxtel, national government, province, ProRail |
| Purpose | Improve traffic flow, reduce bottlenecks, enhance safety |
| Next Steps | Additional research (nature, soil, noise), public information meeting (spring 2026) |
The municipality of Boxtel is responsible for local infrastructure projects, including road improvements and traffic safety measures. As part of the High-Frequency Rail Transport Programme (PHS) Boxtel, the municipality collaborates with higher government bodies to address regional mobility challenges and support sustainable transport solutions.
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Municipality establishes preliminary design for Keulsebaan
The municipal executive (B&W) has established the Preliminary Design (VO) for the Keulsebaan. This is an important step in the project to increase the capacity of the Keulsebaan. This will address structural bottlenecks both now and in the future. Increasing traffic pressure and spatial developments are causing bottlenecks around the railway crossing and the roads leading to the A2. By establishing this preliminary design—after the Council of State had annulled the zoning plan for an earlier design—we can begin the spatial procedure, additional research, and preparations for construction.
Design for improved traffic flow
The Keulsebaan is already a busy road. We expect traffic to increase further in the coming years. Without measures, traffic jams and unsafe traffic situations will become increasingly frequent. The new design contributes to better traffic flow. The design addresses the Keulsebaan, starting—including—the roundabout at Eindhovenseweg up to and including the railway underpass. The road will be widened to two lanes in each direction, allowing traffic to flow more smoothly. Bicycle crossings will also be made safer. Kleinderliempde will be closed to through traffic, and cyclists will use a traffic light installation at the Eindhovenseweg. In addition, roundabouts, intersections, waterways, and green structures will be adjusted to make the route clearer, safer, and more future-proof.
Part of the measures package for the High-Frequency Rail Transport Programme (PHS) Boxtel
The Keulsebaan is one of the projects within the measures package for the High-Frequency Rail Transport Programme (PHS) Boxtel. Within this programme, the national government, province, ProRail, and the municipality are working together to resolve various bottlenecks around the busy rail route. The adjustment of the Keulsebaan is one of the agreed measures. The design fully aligns with the project agreements established jointly by the municipality, national government, and province in 2025.
Planning and process
In the coming period, we will conduct additional research, for example on nature, soil, and noise. We will also prepare the spatial procedure. This spring, we will organize an information meeting to explain the plans in more detail and answer questions. Residents will then have the opportunity to submit their views. The high-level planning (subject to change):
- 2026 – 2027: spatial procedure
- 2027: final design
- 2027 – 2028: tendering
- 2028 – 2029: execution
- 2030: new Keulsebaan in use
For more information, visit the page measures package PHS Boxtel. Here you will also find a link to the municipal council decision and the associated design drawing.