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A44 closed this weekend for viaduct work, and it won't be the last time

A44 closed this weekend for viaduct work, and it won't be the last time

The A44 motorway in the Netherlands will be partially closed this weekend to allow Rijkswaterstaat to install sheet piling at the Hoofdvaartviaduct near Abbenes. Motorists are advised to expect significant travel delays and should follow established detour routes.

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