haarlemsdagbladMay 26, 2026, 15:00

New Haarlem Spaarnepoort bus station to reduce car space on Schipholweg, info market soon

The Schipholweg in Haarlem is undergoing a major transformation involving the construction of the new Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub and surrounding housing developments. These changes will result in reduced space for car traffic between Europaweg and the Buitenrustbruggen. An information market regarding the project and its impact will be held on Thursday, May 28, starting at 4:30 PM.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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