'Mother of all bike paths' moves closer: signatures for fast cycle route from Dom to Dam

After more than 35 years of planning, regional authorities including the province of Utrecht and the Amsterdam Transport Region have signed an agreement to develop the F2 cycle route. Known as the mother of all bike paths, the route is intended to create a fast and safe connection between Utrecht and Amsterdam, running largely along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal and the A2 highway. The project aims to offer a compelling alternative to car travel for both commuters and long-distance cyclists by 2028.

Local improvements include widening existing paths, installing better lighting, and upgrading intersections across municipalities such as Stichtse Vecht and De Ronde Venen. Specific plans involve modifying the Westkanaaldijk and enhancing safety at the Lage Weide business park. While the project is moving forward, authorities note that a new bridge is still required at the Demkabrug site to complete the link, though funding for that specific structure has yet to be secured. Construction is currently slated to begin in 2028.