Ter Aar to ban heavy traffic from village center for safer streets
Starting April 7, Ter Aar will reroute freight and agricultural traffic away from its center, improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians. The move aims to reduce cut-through traffic and create a more livable environment for residents and visitors.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | 7 April 2026 |
| Affected Roads | Kerkweg, Oostkanaalweg, Westkanaalweg, Oude Kerkpad, Korteraarseweg |
| Traffic Banned | Freight and agricultural traffic (through traffic) |
| Goal | Safer streets for cyclists, pedestrians, and recreational users |
| Alternative Routes Available | Yes, for heavy traffic to more suitable roads |
The local municipality is responsible for managing road safety and traffic flow within its jurisdiction. By implementing these measures, it aims to balance the needs of different road users while enhancing the quality of life in Ter Aar.
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Safer Ter Aar: rerouting heavy traffic
In Ter Aar, we are taking measures to keep our roads safe and livable. We will reroute as much freight and agricultural traffic as possible around the village center. This will create more space for cyclists, pedestrians, and recreational users. The measures will come into effect on 7 April.
Our roads are becoming increasingly busy. More and more (cut-through) traffic is using these roads without having a destination in our municipality or Ter Aar. People are increasingly using these roads to avoid the motorway. Combined with agricultural traffic, this regularly leads to unsafe situations, particularly for cyclists and pedestrians.
What will change
On several roads in and around Ter Aar, we will reroute large and heavy traffic to other, more suitable routes where the carriageway will no longer be shared between motorized traffic and (moped) cyclists. The following roads in Ter Aar will soon be off-limits to (through) freight and/or agricultural traffic:
- Kerkweg between Oostkanaalweg and P. van Schravendijkstraat.
- Oostkanaalweg from Kerkweg to Schilkerweg.
- Westkanaalweg from Aardamseweg to Hertog van Beijerenstraat.
- Oude Kerkpad and Korteraarseweg between Kerkweg and Oostkanaalweg.
Why we are doing this
By rerouting heavy traffic around the village center, we are making it safer for cyclists and pedestrians and creating a more pleasant living and recreational environment. Good routes will remain available for freight and agricultural traffic. These roads offer more space and are safer for this type of traffic. With this measure, we are making Ter Aar step by step safer and more enjoyable for everyone.