Major road closures near Rotterdam 3–6 October

ROTTERDAM, 2 October 2025 – Motorists in Rotterdam and The Hague face severe disruption from 3 to 6 October due to large-scale roadworks on the A13, A16 and N11. Delays of more than an hour are expected on diversion routes.

Closures on the A13, A16 and N11

From Friday 3 October to Monday 6 October, several major routes will be closed. The A16 towards Dordrecht and Breda is fully closed between Terbregseplein and Ridderkerk, though the parallel lane remains open from the Capelle aan den IJssel/Centrum (25) entrance. The A13 towards Rotterdam is shut between Delft-Zuid and Kleinpolderplein. The N209 towards Bergschenhoek is also closed, as well as parts of the N11 near Alphen aan den Rijn.

Diversion routes and expected impact

Through traffic from Amsterdam will be redirected via Utrecht, using the A2 and A12. Traffic from The Hague will be diverted via the A4 and A15. Local traffic from Capelle aan den IJssel and Rotterdam can still enter the A16 towards Dordrecht and Breda at the Rotterdam-Centrum entrance (25). Rijkswaterstaat warns that detours may add over an hour to journeys and urges drivers not to use local roads, which could block emergency services and create unsafe situations.

Advice to drivers

Motorists are advised to reconsider whether their journeys are necessary during the affected weekend. Alternatives such as travelling at different times, using public transport, or avoiding the region altogether are strongly recommended. Up-to-date traffic information is available on digital panels, yellow roadside signs, and via the Rijkswaterstaat traffic information website.

Purpose of the works

The closures are needed to connect the new A16 Rotterdam to existing roads. Rijkswaterstaat will complete links with the A13 and A16, while also carrying out major maintenance on the A16 between Terbregseplein and Ridderkerk and resurfacing work on the N11.

Works continuing after 6 October

On 6 October, the new A16 Rotterdam will open in the direction of Dordrecht and Breda. A further closure is planned from 24 to 27 October to finalise the connection towards Delft and The Hague, after which the road will open in both directions. Maintenance on the A16 and N11 will continue with additional weekend closures in the months ahead.

Why it matters

Much of the Dutch road network dates back to the 1950s and 1960s. With heavier traffic and larger vehicles today, roads require renewal and reinforcement. The A16 Rotterdam is designed to improve regional traffic flow, reduce congestion, and cut back on through-traffic in residential areas.