Major roadworks in Gelderland: diversions and delays expected until summer
Residents and businesses in Gelderland face significant traffic disruptions due to extensive roadworks on key routes like the A12 and N314. Plan ahead, expect delays, and check diversions to avoid inconvenience during essential maintenance work.
| Project | Location | Duration | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| A12: IJssel Bridge maintenance | Near Bronckhorst | 7 April - 14 May | Partial closure, 70 km/h speed limit |
| N314: Major maintenance | Hummelo - Zutphen | 20 April - 31 July | Road closed, phased diversions |
| N348: Major maintenance | Gorssel - Zutphen | 30 March - 15 May | Road closed |
| Lankhorsterstraat maintenance | Wichmond-Hengelo (Gld) | 23 March - 13 May | Road closed |
| Water pipeline replacement | Toldijkseweg/Kruisbrinkseweg | Until end of June | Traffic disruption |
| Power grid expansion | Toldijk and surrounding area | Until end of June | Traffic disruption |
| Trial one-way system | Dorpsstraat, Laag-Keppel | Start date TBA | Potential diversions |
The municipality of Bronckhorst is coordinating with provincial and national authorities, as well as utility companies like Liander and Vitens, to manage these roadworks. While the municipality oversees local impacts and resident communications, the execution and planning of the projects remain the responsibility of the respective organizations.
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Roadworks and diversions in our municipality
Major roadworks are taking place in and around our municipality, resulting in significant diversions. Most of the work is being carried out by other parties, such as the province, the national government, Liander and Vitens. The main roadworks scheduled for this spring are listed below:
- A12: major maintenance on the concrete IJssel Bridge: road partially closed and maximum speed of 70 km/h, from 7 April - 14 May. Much diverted traffic through Bronckhorst. More info: www.A12slimreizen.nl
- N314 between Hummelo and Zutphen, major maintenance: road closed from 20 April - 31 July. Traffic will be diverted. This project will be carried out in several phases. More info on the province’s project page: N314: Hummelo - Zutphen
- N348 between Gorssel and Zutphen, major maintenance: road closed from 30 March - 15 May. More info: www.bereikbaargelderland.nl
- N814 Trial one-way system Dorpsstraat and Hummeloseweg Laag-Keppel: Start date of work not yet known, but certainly not during the A12 roadworks. More info: www.gelderland.nl
- Lankhorsterstraat Wichmond-Hengelo (Gld) major maintenance, road closed from 23 March - 13 May. More info: municipality (0575) 75 02 50
- Replacement of water pipeline Toldijkseweg/Kruisbrinkseweg, traffic disruption, work completed by end of June. More info: Vitens via municipality (0575) 75 02 50
- Expansion of power grid in Toldijk and surrounding area, traffic disruption, work completed by end of June. More info: www.liander.nl/ municipality (0575) 75 02 50
These works are essential to keep the roads, water pipelines and power grid safe and future-proof. We understand that this may cause temporary inconvenience for residents, visitors and businesses. The contractors will do their best to minimise disruption.
What does this mean for you?
During the roadworks, you may experience:
- Temporary closures or diversions
- Possibly more traffic in your street
- Reduced accessibility to certain locations
- Noise or disruption at certain times
What can you do best?
- Check the latest planningThe most up-to-date information on phases, closures and accessibility is available from the executing organisation
- Allow extra time for your journeyThis will help you avoid time pressure due to diversions
- Follow the indicated diversion routesThese are based on the safest and quickest alternatives
- Pay attention to safetyAdjust your speed and stay alert around roadworks
- For businesses: inform your customersConsider alternative routes or adjusted opening and delivery times (if necessary)
- Work from home where possible
- Use your bike or public transport more often
- Stay friendly
Traffic controllers and road workers are working to ensure your safety. A friendly approach is appreciated.
What is the municipality doing?
Although most of the work is not being carried out by us, we:
- Maintain contact with the executing parties
- Monitor progress
- Ensure that the interests of residents and businesses remain in focus
However, we have no influence over the planning or execution of the work by other organisations. The schedule may change, for example due to weather conditions. We remain in close contact with the other authorities and organisations for up-to-date information, but they are responsible for the execution.
Thank you for your patience!