Public vote underway for names of new A2 wildlife crossings in Limburg
Residents of Limburg can now vote on names for four new wildlife crossings over the A2 motorway. These crossings will help animals safely cross the expanded road, with voting open until 12 April—don’t miss your chance to have a say in local infrastructure.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Number of wildlife crossings | 4 |
| Location | Between Het Vonderen and Kerensheide (Echt-Susteren & Sittard-Geleen) |
| Voting deadline | 12 April 2026 |
| Voting method | One vote per email via Rijkswaterstaat’s website |
| Naming criteria | Neutral, regionally appropriate (historical, geographical, or ecological themes) |
| Total name suggestions | Over 500 received |
Rijkswaterstaat is responsible for managing the Netherlands’ main road network, including infrastructure projects like the A2 expansion. These wildlife crossings are part of broader efforts to balance road development with ecological sustainability and public engagement.
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Vote on names for new A2 wildlife crossings
Rijkswaterstaat has received more than 500 responses to the call for suggestions for names for the new wildlife crossings over the A2. Residents can now vote on their favourite names.
New wildlife crossings
The four new wildlife crossings are part of the A2 expansion between Het Vonderen and Kerensheide. These crossings allow animals to safely cross the motorway. The passages will be located in the municipalities of Echt-Susteren and Sittard-Geleen.
Naming criteria
Strict criteria were set for the names. They may not refer to individuals or companies, and must be neutral and regionally appropriate, for example based on historical, geographical or ecological themes. The submitted names were assessed by committees from both municipalities, which selected four possible names for each crossing. The committees also checked whether the names met the criteria and considered the motivations provided by the submitters.
Voting until 12 April
Residents can now vote for their preferred name for each crossing. The passages near Roosteren will be considered together as they are located close to one another. Voting is open until 12 April via the Rijkswaterstaat website. Each email address may be used to cast one vote.
Announcement of results
The submitters of the winning names will be personally notified. The names will also be announced by Rijkswaterstaat.