paroolSep 3, 2026, 16:43

North district: Do not cycle into the IJ tunnel as a protest during public transport strike

Authorities are warning residents of Amsterdam Noord not to enter the IJ tunnel on foot or by bike as a form of protest during Wednesday's public transport strike. Officials have declared the action both illegal and dangerous due to ongoing, high-speed vehicle traffic in the tunnel.

Authorities are urging residents of Amsterdam Noord to refrain from entering the IJ tunnel by bicycle or on foot during Wednesday's nationwide public transport strike. Officials warn that the tunnel is strictly off-limits to cyclists and pedestrians due to high safety risks, especially since motorized traffic will continue to travel through the tunnel at speeds reaching 70 kilometers per hour. The potential for accidents is considered significant, particularly with the increased prevalence of high-speed electric bicycles.

Local frustration over the area's poor connectivity has reached a boiling point, with some residents planning protests to demand better permanent infrastructure. Tension has been further fueled by the decision to allow cyclists to use the tunnel during the upcoming Dam tot Dam FietsClassic event in September, which many locals view as an insult. While the district acknowledges that the current transit strike exposes the vulnerability of North's accessibility, they maintain that unauthorized tunnel entry is dangerous and prohibited.

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

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