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Wibautstraat closed to motorists for another two weeks

The Wibautstraat in Amsterdam is closed to automobile traffic between Prins Bernhardplein and President Steynstraat until October 23. The municipality is conducting maintenance on the road, bike paths, and traffic lights, causing significant traffic delays in the area.

The Wibautstraat in the eastern district of Amsterdam will remain closed to car traffic until Friday, October 23. This closure affects the stretch between the Prins Bernhardplein and the President Steynstraat. While the road was initially closed only during nighttime hours from October 7 to October 9, it has been fully inaccessible to vehicles around the clock since the evening of October 9, leading to significant traffic congestion in the surrounding area. Local motorists have expressed frustration regarding the daily delays and the impact on the neighborhood. The municipal authorities have stated that the road closure is necessary to facilitate maintenance work on the street itself, the adjacent bicycle path, and the traffic light infrastructure. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes, such as utilizing the Piet Heintunnel, the Berlagebrug, or the Stadhouderskade, to navigate around the construction site while the road remains restricted.

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