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De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid partially closed for seven months starting November 2 due to roadworks

De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid partially closed for seven months starting November 2 due to roadworks

Beginning November 2, a seven-month construction project will partially close De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid to reconfigure the road into a 30-kilometer-per-hour zone and improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. Local residents should expect noise disruptions, traffic diversions, and temporary changes to parking and waste facilities while infrastructure and sewer work are completed.

Starting November 2, a section of De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid will be partially closed for seven months to accommodate road improvements. The project involves reconfiguring the road to a 30-kilometer-per-hour zone, enhancing safety for cyclists and pedestrians through new crossings, and planting new trees to replace those affected by the construction. During this period, the roadway and bike path between Parnassusweg and Beethovenstraat will be shut down, requiring traffic to divert through Buitenveldertselaan and Van Leijenberghlaan.

Residents and commuters should expect noise disturbances caused by heavy machinery, asphalt laying, and additional sewer maintenance by Waternet in the nearby Asingaborg area, which runs through late January. While emergency services will maintain access to all homes, local parking and waste disposal locations are being adjusted. Following the initial road work, future plans for the parallel service road are expected to be finalized by the Zuidasdok project team, with further public consultation regarding those improvements scheduled for early 2027.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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