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From Dam to Dom: fast cycle route from Amsterdam to Utrecht getting closer

From Dam to Dom: fast cycle route from Amsterdam to Utrecht getting closer

Authorities have finalized an agreement to develop a fast bicycle route connecting Amsterdam and Utrecht along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. The project, which was first proposed decades ago, involves significant infrastructure upgrades and is expected to start construction in 2028 with a budget of 57 million euros.

Provincial and municipal authorities have reached an agreement to construct a high-speed bicycle route connecting Amsterdam and Utrecht. The project, historically referred to as the mother of all cycle routes, was first conceived in 1990 and is designed to provide a more attractive commute along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal and the A2 highway. Local officials from the Utrecht province, the Amsterdam Transport Region, and four municipalities signed the deal to formalize plans for the corridor.

The development requires significant infrastructure upgrades, including the modification of existing bridges and tunnels. Planners also intend to widen cycle paths and install additional lighting to improve safety and accessibility for commuters. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2028, with the total investment for the project estimated at 57 million euros. This initiative marks a major step forward for regional cycling infrastructure, aiming to improve connectivity between these two major cities.

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

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