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North Holland traffic: delays on the A4 during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, June 17

North Holland traffic: delays on the A4 during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, June 17

The morning rush hour in North Holland on Wednesday, June 17, started quietly with minimal disruptions. The only reported issue was slow-moving traffic on the A4 motorway, which caused a few minutes of delay.

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