Major road closures on A13, A16 and N209 near Rotterdam

ROTTERDAM, 23 October 2025 — Major traffic delays are expected this weekend as Rijkswaterstaat completes the final connection of the A16 Rotterdam to the A13 and A16 at the Zestienhoven and Terbregseplein interchanges.

From Friday 24 October at 20:00 until Monday 27 October at 05:00, both the A13 (towards Delft) and A16 (towards Rotterdam) will be closed, along with sections of the N209. Due to these works and poor weather forecasts, motorists should prepare for heavy congestion and delays of up to 60 minutes. Travellers are advised to plan ahead, share rides, use alternative routes or travel outside peak times..

Major closures this weekend

A16 (towards A20 Hoek van Holland/Gouda)
Closed between Ridderkerk junction and Terbregseplein from Friday 24 October 20:00 to Monday 27 October 05:00.

• Exits and entries affected: 24 (Feijenoord), 25 (Rotterdam-Centrum/Capelle), 26 (Kralingen), and 27 (Prins Alexander).
• Exception: entry Feijenoord (24) and exit Centrum/Capelle (25) remain open.

A13 (towards Delft)
Closed between Kleinpolderplein and Delft-Zuid, including entries 12 (Berkel en Rodenrijs) and 11 (Overschie/Spaanse Polder) and exit 10 (Delft-Zuid).

N209
Closed between N472/Boterdorpseweg (Bergschenhoek) and Vliegveldweg, including all intermediate connections.

Note: Entries, exits and connecting roads may close up to one hour earlier than the announced times.

Detours and travel advice

• A16 traffic: via A15, A4 (Beneluxtunnel) and A20.
• A13 traffic: via A15 and A4 (Beneluxtunnel).
• N209 traffic: via N472/Boterdorpseweg–Klapwijkseweg and N470. Expect up to 60 minutes of additional travel time.

Travellers should check live traffic updates before departure and follow yellow diversion signs along the route. Rijkswaterstaat advises adjusting travel times, carpooling, or using public transport when possible.

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Other regional works

The planned maintenance on the N3 (southbound) between Papendrecht (A15) and Dordrecht (A16) has been postponed due to weather conditions.

Separately, emergency repairs will close the A20 from junction Gouwe to exit Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel between Saturday 25 October 19:00 and Monday 27 October 05:00.

Part of a major regional upgrade

The A16 Rotterdam, an 11-kilometre motorway linking the A16 (Terbregseplein) and A13 (Rotterdam The Hague Airport), is nearing completion. Southbound lanes opened on 6 October, and this final connection will integrate the route fully in both directions. The section of N209 between the N472/Boterdorpseweg and A13 will officially become part of the new A16 Rotterdam once complete.

In addition, major maintenance is being carried out on the A16 between Rotterdam and Ridderkerk, including resurfacing, expansion joint replacements, drainage improvements and bridge and viaduct repairs. These works will continue on multiple weekends in October and November.

More details: rijkswaterstaat.nl/onderhouda16.