Rokin to remain closed to cyclists for another month

Cyclists traveling through the Rokin in Amsterdam will face detours for the next month as a section of the bike path near Dam Square remains closed for construction. The GVB is carrying out essential maintenance to replace tram tracks between the intersection of Rokin and the Dam and the Papenbroekssteeg area. Traffic controllers are currently stationed on-site during daylight hours to guide cyclists toward alternative routes, such as the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal and the Spui.

While the current road closure only impacts cyclists, the upcoming construction will also lead to changes for public transit users. Tram lines 4 and 14 are scheduled to be shortened to the Vijzelgracht stop from November 2 to November 21 to accommodate the project. Motorists who have long been restricted from driving out of the city center via the Rokin are not affected by this specific closure, and access into the city center remains open for all traffic.