haarlemsdagbladJun 3, 2026, 09:58

Velsen installs temporary lighting along dark Kanaaldijk and sends bill to Rijkswaterstaat

The municipality of Velsen is installing temporary lighting along the Kanaaldijk because Rijkswaterstaat has failed to repair defective streetlights. Velsen plans to charge the national infrastructure agency 6,000 euros per week for the costs of these temporary measures. The move addresses safety concerns while waiting for permanent repairs to be completed.

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

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