Heikantstraat in Waalre reopens with safer roads and improved cycling paths
Residents of Waalre and Valkenswaard can breathe easier as the Heikantstraat reopens on 4 April, featuring a redesigned 30 km/h zone, safer cycling paths, and restored bus services. The upgrade aims to enhance daily commutes and pedestrian safety.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Road | Heikantstraat |
| Location | Between Valkenswaard and Waalre |
| Reopening Date | 4 April 2026 |
| Speed Limit | 30 km/h zone |
| Improvements | More space for cyclists and pedestrians |
| Bus Line Resuming | Line 277 (Valkenswaard to Veldhoven) |
| Restored Bus Stops | Geenhovensedreef, Nieuwe Waalresweg, Hazelaar |
| Project Website | Duurzaam door Waalre |
The municipality of Waalre is responsible for local infrastructure projects, including road safety improvements and sustainable mobility initiatives. This redesign aligns with broader efforts to create safer, more accessible urban spaces for residents and commuters.
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Traffic news from Waalre: Heikantstraat reopens on 4 April
Work on the Heikantstraat in Waalre will be completed on Friday, 3 April. As a result, the road between Valkenswaard and Waalre will be fully accessible to traffic in both directions from Saturday, 4 April. The road has been redesigned according to the principles of a 30-kilometre zone, with more space allocated for cyclists and pedestrians.
Bus line 277 from Valkenswaard to Veldhoven will also resume its usual route on 4 April. This means that the stops Geenhovensedreef, Nieuwe Waalresweg and Hazelaar in Valkenswaard will once again be in service.
More information
Want to know more about the overarching Duurzaam door Waalre project? Visit the project website Traverse Waalre-dorp. Have any questions? Email duurzaamdoorwaalre@waalre.nl.