Netherlands raises speed limit at 130 km/h-NRW travelers cheer!

Netherlands raises speed limit at 130 km/h-NRW travelers cheer!

Papenburg, Deutschland - The traffic landscape between North Rhine-Westphalia (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the Netherlands faces a significant change. Drivers who regularly use the well -developed motorways of neighboring countries can look forward to a return to the speed limit of 130 km/h on several important routes. This measure was announced by Transport Minister Barry Madlener and is part of a plan to improve the traffic situation and to promote travel between the countries.

Since 2020, a speed limit of 100 km/h had been in the Netherlands during the day to reduce nitrogen emissions. So far, it was allowed at night and in the evening depending on the signage to drive at 120 or 130 km/h. With the new regulation, which will come into force from mid -2025, the speed limit will be increased again to three routes to 130 km/h. This applies in particular to the routes that are often used by travelers from NRW.

affected motorway routes

The affected motorway routes include:

• A7: 44 kilometers between Stevinschleusen and Lorentzschleusen, provinces of Noord-Holland and Friesland.
• A7: 24 kilometers from winch pods to the German border near Papenburg.
• A6: 18 kilometers from Lelystad-Nord to the Ketelbrücke.

In addition, an expansion of the higher speed limit to the A37 between Holssloot and Zwartemeer is planned, whereby the results are expected to be announced in January 2025.

environmental standards and future prospects

The return to km / h is in the coalition agreement of the Dutch government, but requires detailed analyzes to comply with environmental standards. Original plans to increase the speed limit on other routes around Groningen failed due to noise protection requirements and environmental requirements. This leaves space for future discussions and adjustments.

The return to the higher speed limit is a positive message for drivers and business travelers from NRW who want an improvement in the traffic situation. In particular on highways such as the A12, A2, A67 and A73, suggestions for raising the speed limit have been expressed, even if no concrete changes have yet been announced. The new speed limit will make a significant contribution to facilitating travel, purchases and business activities.

travelers from Germany should also be prepared to expect controls at the Borders to the Netherlands by March 2025. These new regulations could significantly simplify traveling between the countries and promote an increased connection between the neighbors.

The information situation shows that the Dutch motorways offer an attractive way to increase the speed of travel and strengthen the connection to North Rhine-Westphalia. The users of these streets can be excited about the implementation of the new traffic rules.

Derwesten reports that the return to 130 km/h makes the traffic situation improved and driving in the Netherlands more pleasant again.

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