Earlier, such a solution was successfully applied to the crossing of the Laan van het Klekebos and the Laan van het Kinholt, which drastically reduced the number of collisions there. The intersections at the Boslaan and the Laan van de Eekharst are also being overhauled. The former is changed to a priority square, the second is undergoing a reconstruction with, among other things, the addition of speed bumps.
Four corners of the adjacent intersections (De Haar and Lemzijde) are also tackled around the Emmerhout shopping center.
Bouma: “There comes more greenery, partly to soften the petrified street scene, but also to prevent cars from entering the Houtweg directly from parking places. Which can sometimes lead to dangerous situations.”
Neighborhood residents were briefed last Wednesday. The rise is evident from the fact that there is great interest. Bouma estimates that around 100 local residents visited the organized meeting. “Most reactions were positive.” However, suggestions were made to consider similar adjustments in other places, “says Bouma.” For example, a roundabout, or extra traffic -inhibiting measures. “
The work is expected to start in the spring of 2026.