This maintenance in the Stadionbuurt will lead to dangerous congestion near schools
Large-scale renovations scheduled for the Stadionbuurt in Amsterdam are raising concerns about safety and traffic congestion near the Europaschool and Geert Grote School. Critics argue that the city's proposed traffic management plan, including a new kiss-and-ride zone, will likely cause dangerous bottlenecks on the busy Marathonweg.
Starting in mid-September, a major renovation project will begin in the Stadionbuurt area of Amsterdam, impacting traffic and safety near the Marathonweg. The construction work at the Europaschool will occupy about a third of the school playground with containers and heavy equipment, while the surrounding loop will be closed to vehicle traffic. Local residents and parents have expressed significant concerns regarding this plan, which is expected to last for at least one year. These worries are amplified by the fact that another school nearby, the Geert Grote School, has already been undergoing construction for a year with no completion date in sight.
To manage the expected congestion, the city plans to implement a kiss-and-ride zone on the Marathonweg and assign a traffic controller to assist students. However, critics argue that the area is already dangerous during morning drop-off hours and that this plan will inevitably lead to gridlock and increased road rage. Many fear the project will create a hazardous environment that could result in significant traffic accidents over the coming year.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.