Major roadworks in Staphorst: Van der Walstraat and Gemeenteweg intersection closing for a month
From April 7 to May 9, drivers in Staphorst face major disruptions as the intersection of Gemeenteweg and Van der Walstraat closes for safety upgrades. Expect diversions, delays, and limited access to the A28 on-ramp—plan your route ahead.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Roads affected | Van der Walstraat, Gemeenteweg intersection, stovonde |
| Closure period | April 7 – May 9, 2026 |
| Partial closure (A28 access) | Until April 27 (via Ebbinge Wubbenlaan) |
| Full closure (Van der Walstraat) | April 28 – May 2 (entire asphalted section) |
| Diversion routes | Industrieweg, J.J. Gorterlaan, Achthoevenweg |
| Project goal | Safer roads, improved traffic flow, dedicated turning lane on Gemeenteweg |
| Contractor | KWS Infra (on behalf of Municipality of Staphorst) |
| More info | www.staphorst.nl/van-der-walstraat-gemeenteweg |
The Municipality of Staphorst is responsible for local infrastructure, including road maintenance and traffic safety improvements. This project aims to enhance road conditions and reduce congestion in a key traffic hub for residents and commuters.
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Closure of the Intersection of Gemeenteweg and Van der Walstraat from April 7
From Tuesday, April 7, through Saturday, May 9, the Burgemeester Van der Walstraat and the intersection of Gemeenteweg with Van der Walstraat will be closed. Traffic heading toward the A28 in the direction of Meppel and from Gemeenteweg to the stovonde and vice versa will be diverted via road signs.
The on-ramp to the A28 will remain accessible from the Ebbinge Wubbenlaan side until April 27. Traffic from Gemeenteweg to the stovonde and vice versa will be diverted via Industrieweg, J.J. Gorterlaan, and Achthoevenweg.
From Tuesday, April 28, through Saturday, May 2, the entire asphalted section of Van der Walstraat will be closed, and the stovonde will also be closed starting May 4. More information will be available in the Staphorster at that time. The work is scheduled to be completed on Saturday, May 9.
Van der Walstraat-Gemeenteweg Project
The construction work is part of the Van der Walstraat-Gemeenteweg project. The goal of the project is to make these roads safer and improve traffic flow on the stovonde and Gemeenteweg. Contractor KWS Infra, on behalf of the municipality, will, among other things, create a dedicated turning lane on Gemeenteweg for traffic heading toward Van der Walstraat. Van der Walstraat will also be narrowed. For this reason, one lane of this road has already been closed since Monday, March 16.
Need more information?
You can find the exact schedule, details of the changes, and maps with diversion routes at www.staphorst.nl/van-der-walstraat-gemeenteweg. For up-to-date information, you can also consult the BouwApp. The BouwApp can be downloaded to your mobile phone or tablet as follows:
- go to the App Store or Google Play to download the app for free
- search for ‘Project Van der Walstraat-Gemeenteweg Staphorst’ in the app
- open the project and click ‘follow’