Because of road work, you have to take extra travel time into account. The A7 Afsluitdijk will remain open to road users as much as possible during the large-scale renovation. If work has to be carried out on the road, one lane will be closed to traffic (always on different parts of the road). From May to September 2022, a lot of work will take place at the same time on the Afsluitdijk. For both road and shipping traffic, the Afsluitdijk is always busier in summer than in winter.
Bicycle bus
Safe cycling and walking on the Afsluitdijk is not possible during the work on the dike. The cycle paths are closed. That’s why we offer cyclists and walkers free transport across the Afsluitdijk with the bicycle bus. The stops are easy to find thanks to the pink bicycle signs.
Obstacle table
In the table below we inform you about the largest planned works.
Work and nuisance
In various sections of the road traffic can use only a single lane. This applies to both directions.
A new water pump station and new sea locks are being built and the existing lock system is being renovated.
Parkingsite Vlietermonument IJsselmeer side closed to road traffic
Due to the renovation of the A7 around the Vlieter Monument, the parking spaces on the north side are not accessible for the time being.
1 lane per direction at Kornwerderzand
Because of the asphalting of the roads near Kornwerderzand, traffic here will be guided over 1 lane. There is 1 lane available per direction.
Waddensea side parallel road closed to traffic (Zurich-Kornwerderzand)
The northern parallel road is closed to traffic due to various activities on the dike and the asphalting of the road. Road users in the direction of Noord-Holland will be diverted via the southern parallel road. Additional travel time is approximately 2 minutes.
Emergency port Breezanddijk closed
On the side of the Wadden Sea Levvel will set up a worksite at the complex, which will therefore be closed. The emergency port will be available for ships in need and in case of calamities.
Nightly blockage Lorentz Locks Kornwerderzand
On 12, 13, 14, 26, 27 and 28 September tests will take place on the new door during low water (between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.). These tests are also scheduled for October on 10, 11, 12 and 16. Shipping detours via Stevin Lock Den Oever
Nightly blockage Stevin Lock Den Oever
On 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 30 September, the Stevin lock will be closed from 22:00 to 06:00. This is due to the temporary understaffing in the work schedule of the operators. Shipping can circumnavigate Kornwerderzand via Lorentz locks at these times.
Afsluitdijk biking lane closed, free shuttle bus service for cyclists and their bikes
Windpark Fryslân is installing power cables for the new wind farm Read more alternative transportation.
Day recreation area Kornwerderzand closed
The day recreation area (the so-called motorhome pitches) is closed for the establishment of a work site at Kornwerderzand.
Emergency port Breezanddijk closed
On the side of the Wadden Sea Levvel will set up a worksite at the complex, which will therefore be closed. The emergency port will be available for ships in need and in case of calamities.
Parkingsite Vlietermonument IJsselmeer side closed to road traffic
Due to the renovation of the A7 around the Vlieter Monument, the parking spaces on the north side are not accessible for the time being.
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