Major roadworks on Molentuinweg in Katwijk: what residents need to know
Residents and businesses in Katwijk face months of disruptions as Molentuinweg undergoes major upgrades, including road closures and a new water pipeline. An information evening on 7 April will explain the impact and timelines.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Molentuinweg, Katwijk (Zuid-Holland) |
| Duration | 20 April – End of 2026 |
| Key Works | Water pipeline installation, intersection upgrades, cycle tunnel maintenance |
| Road Closures | Molentuinweg closed intermittently; intersections affected |
| Information Evening | 7 April 2026, 19:00–21:00 at Ontmoetingskerk, Nieuwe Duinweg 64, Katwijk |
| Organizers | Municipality of Katwijk, Province of South Holland, Dunea |
The Municipality of Katwijk and the Province of South Holland are responsible for local infrastructure, ensuring roads and utilities meet safety and accessibility standards. Dunea, the regional water company, manages water pipeline installations to secure drinking water supply.
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Information evening on 7 April 2026 about major works on Molentuinweg
Major construction work will take place on and around Molentuinweg from 20 April to the end of 2026. Molentuinweg will be redesigned and the intersections will be improved and made safer. A new water pipeline will also be installed. During this period, Molentuinweg will be closed to traffic for extended periods. To inform residents and businesses, there will be an information evening on 7 April at the Ontmoetingskerk.
Location and time
The information evening will run from 19:00 to 21:00. The venue is the Ontmoetingskerk, located at Nieuwe Duinweg 64 in Katwijk.
Overview of works
- From 20 April to 19 June 2026, Dunea will install a water pipeline. Molentuinweg and the intersection with Wassenaarseweg and Tulpstraat will be closed during this period.
- From 22 June to mid-September 2026, the Province of South Holland and the Municipality of Katwijk will modify the intersection of Molentuinweg-N206-Tulpstraat-Wassenaarseweg. No through traffic will be possible between the N206 and Molentuinweg during this time.
- From 22 June to 14 August 2026, the Province will carry out major maintenance on the Molentuinweg cycle tunnel. The cycle tunnel will be closed during this period.
- From mid-September to the end of 2026, the Municipality will redesign Molentuinweg. Work on the intersection with Rijnstraat/Sandtlaan will be carried out in phases. Molentuinweg will be closed during this period.