Temporary alternative truck route available in Rijnsburg due to NATO summit

During the NATO summit, the A44 will be closed. This means that the floriculture sector will not be able to use the usual freight traffic routes and travel to and from the Royal FloraHolland hubs. To ensure accessibility to the Rijnsburg hub, the municipality of Katwijk has set up a temporary alternative route.

From Wednesday 25 June at 11:00 a.m. to Thursday 26 June at 6:00 a.m., freight traffic will be allowed to travel via the Rijnsburgerweg – Oegstgeesterweg – Sandlaan. Normally, this route is closed to freight traffic, but this restriction will be temporarily lifted.

Rules for safe use

The alternative route runs through residential and school areas. The following agreements have therefore been made to ensure safety and quality of life:

• Freight traffic is only permitted from Wednesday, June 25, 11:00 a.m. to Thursday, June 26, 6:00 a.m., and only if absolutely necessary.
• The speed limit is 30 km/h on the entire route.
• Due to schoolchildren cycling, freight traffic should avoid the period between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. as much as possible.
• The temporary exemption only applies to the route Rijnsburgerweg – Oegstgeesterweg – Sandlaan. Freight traffic is not allowed to drive on Brouwerstraat. This will be monitored.
• The traffic situation will be monitored throughout the day to keep traffic flowing smoothly and ensure safety.

Main closures and expected consequences

The NATO summit will have a major impact on the accessibility of our hubs. Royal FloraHolland has compiled an overview (in Dutch) of the most important closures and their expected impact on the accessibility of the hubs in general, as well as per day.

Please also check what measures we are taking during the NATO summit to ensure that our daily operations can continue as normally as possible.