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Parnassusweg closed for two weekends in city direction

Because of construction work, Parnassusweg will be closed to cars and buses travelling in the direction of the city in the last weekend of May and first weekend of June 2023. This will be followed in the summer by a two-month road closure for cars travelling out of the city.

Concrete pouring for fifth roof section of Brittenpassage a success

On Wednesday, 12 April 2023, the concrete was poured for the fifth roof section of the new Brittenpassage. The logistics involved meant that there were numerous brief delays in Parnassusweg. Music and chocolate provided a welcome distraction during the waiting time.

CubeHouse environmental permit open for consultation

For the development of CubeHouse, permission has been granted to deviate from the zoning plan currently in force. A permit was issued on 5 April 2023 and is now open for consultation for six weeks. The application for planning permission will now also be submitted swiftly.

Straight to VU Amsterdam via Gustav Mahlerlaan

The crossing over the road and tramlines in Parnassusweg has now been completed. This means that pedestrians heading from Amsterdam Zuid in the direction of VU Amsterdam can now avoid the busy junction between Buitenveldertselaan and De Boelelaan.

17 and 18 December: noise disruption on metro platforms

During the weekend of 17 and 18 December, we will again be inserting box piles into the ground at Amsterdam Zuid station. A total of 20 box piles will be inserted next to the metro platforms. This may cause disruption as a result of vibration and noise.

More works in Beethovenstraat

From Friday, 2 September until Friday, 21 October 2022, there will be further traffic disruption and potentially also noise nuisance in Beethovenstraat, between Gustav Mahlerlaan and De Boelelaan. This is because of works in preparation for the new Ravel residential district.

McDonald’s The Gustav not yet totally ruled out

The establishment of a McDonald’s underneath The Gustav housing complex has not yet been completely ruled out. The environmental permit issued by the City of Amsterdam may no longer apply, but the fast food chain still has several other options.

New shared transport hub in Arnold Schönberglaan

On the south side of the A10, along Arnold Schönberglaan, we have set up a shared transport hub. Travellers will be able to use it to access a shared bike, scooter or car. The hub is a pilot and will be here until 2023.
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No parking zone for bicycles and scooters extended

Zuid City District is extending the enforcement zone for bikes and scooters parked where it is not permitted. This is partly in response to complaints about parking on the southern section of Mahlerplein. The new rules are expected to apply from May.
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Stricter rules for bicycles and scooters around Mahlerlaan

Your bicycle will be removed if you leave it in the street. Around Mahlerplein, scooters parked anywhere except within the designated parking spaces will be ticketed and fines will be issued. Amsterdam Zuid local council plans to introduce these rules later this year, following years of complaints.
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Work starts on Mahlerplein south

On 11 January 2021, we began redevelopment work on the southern section of Mahlerplein. Assistant project manager Doeke Brouwers: ‘It marks a great start to the new year and the end result will already be visible by March.’