The disruption and road safety issues on Vlijtseweg call for action. That is why we are redesigning the road. This will improve road safety and discourage through traffic on the street. With these changes, we are taking the first step towards a permanent solution for a safer street.
Over the past period, there has been close collaboration with the Vlijtseweg working group (De Parken Neighbourhood Association and a number of residents of Vlijtseweg and De Parken). During a series of discussions, we carefully considered which proposals and points raised by the working group could be incorporated into the design and the further development of the project.
The design for the redevelopment is now being further developed by the construction team. If everything goes according to plan, work can begin in early January 2027. The work will be carried out by the contractor NTP from Hattem.
We are opting for a phased approach: making the road safer now and working towards a low-traffic street at a later stage.
The change we are currently implementing is a first step towards improvement. At this stage:
This change is in response to feedback from many local residents who indicated that these measures are both desirable and necessary to improve road safety.
The Vlijtseweg forms part of a wider transport system. Before we can take any further measures, various access roads leading into the city centre must first be modified. Only then will we be able to properly assess which next steps on the Vlijtseweg are feasible and justifiable.
We will therefore first assess the impact on other junctions in Apeldoorn. We will carry out this assessment carefully. We want to ensure that a diversion does not cause new problems elsewhere. This study will be carried out in more detail in 2026.
On Wednesday 11 March 2026, we organised an information evening for local residents at which we presented the final design. Were you unable to attend? Below you will find a summary of the presentation and the cross-sections of the new road layout. Would you like to view the full presentation? Please send an email to kanaalzone@apeldoorn.nl
Do you have any questions? Or would you like to find out more?
kanaalzone@apeldoorn.nl
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