Starting Monday, August 11, 2025, the Hoofdweg (N373) will be closed to through motorized traffic. All traffic will be redirected via the other connection; signs will indicate the route. The closure is necessary for a safe setup of the construction site during the works on the Norger Bridge.

Traffic Lights Installed but Not Yet Operational

At the junction of the N371 and N373, traffic lights have been installed to allow traffic to flow safely and smoothly during the works and afterwards. The traffic lights are currently not operational. The supplier expects them to be operational by early October.

Until then, the traffic situation will be closely monitored. If necessary, traffic controllers will be deployed to guide traffic safely. Once the traffic lights are operational, the bike path and the crossing at this location will be removed.

Note: Severe Traffic Disruption from November 2025

From November 2025, the demolition of the current Norger Bridge will begin, and works on the Norgervaart will start. During this period – from November 2025 to the end of May 2026 – the bridge and the N373 along the Norgervaart will be closed. Through traffic will be redirected via the surrounding provincial roads.

More information is available at: www.provincie.drenthe.nl/norgerbrug (refers to another website)

More Information

Current information about the planning and traffic disruption can be found in the Strukton BouwApp. The app can be downloaded via the QR code. More information about the project can be found on the website www.provincie.drenthe.nl/norgerbrug (refers to another website).