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Nearly a year of detours due to roadworks at Surinameplein

Nearly a year of detours due to roadworks at Surinameplein

Large-scale maintenance at Surinameplein in Amsterdam is set to begin on November 16, 2026, and is expected to last nearly a year. Traffic diversions will be in effect for the duration of the project to accommodate construction on the square and surrounding roads.

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