One in ten road users pays late for e-toll road in Zeeland
Data from early 2026 shows that ten percent of motorists are still missing the 72-hour payment window for the A24 Blankenburg toll road in South Holland. Although the government plans to improve signage to assist users, it maintains the nine-euro administrative fine for late payments despite criticism from the National Ombudsman.
Statistics from the first half of 2026 reveal that one in ten drivers fails to pay the 1.57 euro toll for the A24 Blankenburg connection in South Holland on time. While this represents an improvement from the previous year, when one in four motorists missed the deadline, those who do not pay within 72 hours are charged an additional nine euros in administrative fees. The government maintains that these fees are necessary to cover processing costs, despite concerns raised by the National Ombudsman regarding accessibility and payment transparency.
Minister Vincent Karremans has confirmed that there are no plans to install toll gates, as the four-kilometer road segment features two tunnels without exits or rest stops. To address ongoing confusion, authorities plan to install clearer, more prominent signage by early 2027. Furthermore, the ministry is considering a potential legislative change to allow for longer data retention, which would enable a more transparent system for drivers to verify their registered trips and payment history.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
