Utrecht motorways face major disruptions with 20 weekends of roadworks in 2026
From April to October 2026, drivers in and around Utrecht will face significant delays due to extensive roadworks on key motorways like the A12 and A28. Plan ahead—delays could exceed 60 minutes, affecting daily commutes and travel plans.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Affected Motorway | A12 (junction Lunetten to Veenendaal), A28 |
| Duration of Disruptions | April to October 2026 |
| Weekend Closures (A12) | 7 weekends (direction Veenendaal) |
| Weekday Work (A12) | 3 weeks with reduced lanes and lower speed limits |
| Total Roadwork Periods | 20 weekends and 15 weeks across Utrecht region |
| Expected Delays | Over 60 minutes |
| Advice for Road Users | Plan routes via vanAnaarBeter |
| More Information | Rijkswaterstaat Website |
Rijkswaterstaat is responsible for the management and maintenance of major motorways in the Netherlands, ensuring safe and efficient road networks. These planned roadworks are part of their ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade infrastructure for long-term reliability.
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Major traffic disruptions in the Utrecht region from April to October 2026
From April to October 2026, road users in and around Utrecht should expect significant traffic disruptions. Rijkswaterstaat will be carrying out extensive maintenance work on motorways during this period.
One of the motorways where traffic to and from Soest and Soesterberg may be affected is the A12 between Utrecht and Veenendaal. This could also lead to increased congestion on the A28, potentially causing delays on roads heading towards Soest and Soesterberg.
Maintenance on A12 in June and August/September 2026
This concerns the A12 between junction Lunetten and Veenendaal (Verwijst naar een externe website)
- The road towards Veenendaal will be closed for 7 weekends.
- For 3 weeks, work will also be carried out on weekdays. During this time, fewer lanes will be open and a lower speed limit will apply.
More roadworks in the region
Additional roadworks are also planned on other motorways in the Utrecht region (Verwijst naar een externe website). In total, 20 weekends and 15 weeks of roadworks are currently scheduled. Delays could amount to more than 60 minutes.
Advice for road users
Rijkswaterstaat advises road users to plan their journeys carefully and allow extra travel time. You can plan your route in advance via vanAnaarBeter (Verwijst naar een externe website)
More information about the schedule is available on the Rijkswaterstaat website (Verwijst naar een externe website).