Despite protests from neighboring municipalities, the municipality of Breda is continuing the trial with the spit closure in Prinsenbeek. From December 8, the village will be closed to through traffic during the morning rush hour on weekdays. The municipality announced this on Thursday.
The entry ban applies between seven and nine o’clock in the morning. Cameras at four access roads then check the license plates of vehicles entering and leaving the village. Drivers who do not have an exemption will be fined 120 euros.
Previous traffic analyzes by the municipality of Breda show that half of the traffic in Prinsenbeek passes through the village, but does not have to be there, so it is through traffic. As a result, the quality of life deteriorates and construction cannot take place.
Moerdijk and Etten-Leur reacted strongly to Breda’s plan last week. According to those municipalities, the measure has consequences for the entire region. For example, motorists who want to go to Breda have to make a serious detour.
The closure of the Leursebaan between Etten-Leur and Breda in particular did not go down well with many motorists. The residents objected en masse and the Etten-Leur municipal council even threatened legal action last week. It is still unclear whether these will be continued.
The municipality received 522 objections. Based on this, the plan has been adjusted on a few points. For example, agricultural vehicles and mopeds and scooters are excluded.