A12 IJssel Bridge closure starts April 7: expect major delays and travel disruptions
Starting April 7, major maintenance on the IJssel Bridge will cause significant traffic disruptions on the A12. Commuters should expect delays of up to an hour and are advised to adjust travel plans or use alternative transport.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | IJssel Bridge, A12 (Gelderland/Overijssel) |
| Start Date | April 7, 2024 |
| Expected Disruption | Up to 60 minutes extra travel time |
| Advice for Road Users | Avoid peak hours, work from home, use public transport, or cycle |
| Nighttime Work | Additional asphalt repairs; lane closures and full nighttime closures |
| Project Page | Rijkswaterstaat A12 Maintenance |
Rijkswaterstaat is responsible for the management and maintenance of major highways and waterways in the Netherlands, ensuring safe and efficient travel for citizens. This maintenance work is part of their ongoing efforts to preserve critical infrastructure.
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Major maintenance work on concrete IJssel Bridge begins April 7
Significant traffic disruption expected
Rijkswaterstaat expects considerable traffic disruption in the region. It advises road users to avoid the A12 as much as possible. Plan your journey carefully and allow for approximately one extra hour of travel time.
Advice for road users
- Travel outside peak hours.
- Work from home if possible.
- Use public transport as much as possible, carpool, or cycle.
- Plan your journey carefully and allow for sixty minutes of extra travel time. Visit slimreizen for information and tips to keep the region accessible.
Additional nighttime work ahead of maintenance
Due to the winter conditions over the past few months, the road surface before and after the bridge has deteriorated faster than expected. Therefore, Rijkswaterstaat will carry out additional asphalt repair work before the scheduled major maintenance.
To minimize inconvenience, these works will take place at night. During these nights, fewer lanes will be available, and at times, full nighttime closures will be necessary.
Planning of additional A12 works
The current planning of the works is available on the Rijkswaterstaat project page.
More information
For more information, visit the Rijkswaterstaat website.