Netherlands highway stretch opens

The widened and upgraded A27/A1 highway stretches in the Netherlands have been officially opened to traffic. The upgraded highways connect Utrecht North and the Eemnes Junction, as well as the A1 highway between the Eemnes Junction and the Bunschoten-Spakenburg connection. The project was delivered two months ahead of schedule.
November 23, 2018 Read time: 2 mins
The new A27 and A1 routes will boost vehicle capacity and cut congestion in the Netherlands

The widened and upgraded A27/A1 highway stretches in the Netherlands have been officially opened to traffic. The upgraded highways connect Utrecht North and the Eemnes Junction, as well as the A1 highway between the Eemnes Junction and the Bunschoten-Spakenburg connection. The project was delivered two months ahead of schedule.

“Fluor and the integrated construction team are pleased to have met all key milestones allowing us to deliver this significant upgrade project ahead of schedule,” said Terence Easton, president of Fluor’s Infrastructure business. “Using smart construction methods and sustainable materials have reduced the impact on the community and the environment, important requirements for this project.”

The A27/A1 project was awarded in 2016 by the Directorate-General for Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands [Rijkswaterstaat] to the 3Angle consortium, comprising Fluor, 3i Infrastructure and 1271 Heijmans Capital. Construction of more than 23km of highway has now been completed increasing the A27 to two three-lane traffic lanes and the A1 motorway to two four-lanes, reducing congestion by increasing capacity in this area.

More than 125,000tonnes of quieter asphalt were installed and 10km of sound barrier and smart construction methods were implemented to reduce the impact of construction on the surrounding communities. Recycled asphalt was used for the wearing course of the road.

3Angle is responsible for the 25-year management and maintenance period of the widened A27 and A1 routes until 2043.

Opening:

The new A27 and A1 routes will boost vehicle capacity and cut congestion in the Netherlands

Asphalt milling, paving & compaction

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • UK motorway upgrade ahead of schedule
    May 1, 2014
    Joint venture contractor Skanska Balfour Beatty has completed work on a 19km section of the M25 motorway in the UK, six months ahead of schedule. Work on the M25 scheme between junctions 5 and 7 in Kent and Surrey forms part of a new generation of technology-driven improvements on the UK’s strategic road network.
    Read More
  • IRF Global Road Achievement Awards (GRAA) Winning Project: Morava Corridor Motorway
    April 29, 2025

     

    Bechtel and ENKA each boast rich histories, and together, possess nearly 200 years of combined experience—an impressive feat in today’s competitive landscape. For 35 years, the joint venture has tackled some of the industry’s most challenging motorway projects. The Morava Corridor Motorway Project’s program management exemplifies a commitment to excellence, representing a complex endeavor that few can undertake.  

    Read More
  • Upgrading a busy A road link in the UK
    July 4, 2018
    The upgrade to the UK’s busy A14 route will address a significant traffic bottleneck - Mike Woof writes The UK is suffering badly from traffic congestion, a problem that is particularly severe in and around its major cities. Lack of investment in road construction over many years has resulted in a major backlog of work, while the country has seen growing vehicle numbers. To make matters worse, there have been few additions to the major road network since the late 1980s and early 1990s. And the combinatio
    Read More
  • Kekava Bybass opens with Kapsch technology
    December 5, 2023
    Latvia’s recently opened “high-speed” Kekava Bypass is using Kapsch traffic technology to ensure safety of drivers as they travel between the capital Riga and Lithuania.
    Read More

Highlighted Content