Government announces infrastructure plans
The Dutch government is investing an additional €18 billion in maintaining and upgrading roads, bridges, railways and waterways. However, given the available budget and the scale of the maintenance work needed across the Netherlands, choices have to be made. The ambition for Zuidasdok remains unchanged.
Fire in Schinkelbrug test facility: an update
On 30 September 2026, a testing facility on Johan Huizingalaan used for the Schinkelbrug reconstruction project was completely destroyed by fire. The investigation is ongoing and replacement materials have been ordered. The project remains on schedule.
Making room for A10 tunnel construction sites and access roads
Over the next period, we will be preparing work sites and access roads needed to move the A10 Zuid underground. This means removing trees and shrubs in several locations. Of course, we will carry out this work outside the bird nesting season.
1 November: a festive farewell to the Minervapassage
You can hardly have missed it: the Brittenpassage will open on 1 November 2026. As the new passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station opens, the existing passageway will close. We’re marking the occasion with an unforgettable celebration for all ages. Will you join us?
Girders installed, A10 West reopens ahead of schedule
The weekend works on the A10 West from 2 to 4 October 2026 went smoothly. We lifted girders into position as part of the widening of the viaduct near Luchtvaartstraat. Traffic disruption was limited, and the motorway was even able to reopen ahead of schedule.
Fire in Schinkelbrug test facility
On Wednesday evening, 30 September 2026, a fire broke out in a facility belonging to the TriAX construction consortium on Johan Huizingalaan in Amsterdam. The fire brigade tackled the blaze. No one was injured.
Bicycle parking at Amsterdam Zuid station from 1 November
On 1 November 2026, the entrance to Amsterdam Zuid station will move to the new Brittenpassage, 200 metres away. What does this mean for cyclists?
Blood, sweat and concrete: excavating the Brittenpassage
Construction of the new passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station took seven years. After years spent building the roof, perhaps the most spectacular part of the project began in autumn 2023: the major excavation. In this three-part series, we look back at how it all happened.
Current disruption
- Accessibility of Gustav Mahlerlaan for motorised traffic 10 and 11 October 026
- Accessibility of Gustav Mahlerlaan for motorised traffic and cyclists 12 to 23 October 2026
November 1: celebration at Amsterdam Zuid station
You surely couldn’t have missed it: the Brittenpassage opens on November 1, 2026. As the new passenger concourse at Amsterdam Zuid station opens, we will be closing the current one. We’re turning this farewell into an unforgettable celebration for young and old alike.
November 1, 2026: new passageway at Amsterdam Zuid station opens
From November 1, 2026, you and approximately 100,000 other daily travelers will enter Amsterdam Zuid station via the new Brittenpassage. For travelers, this represents a major improvement—one that also brings certain changes.
More about the new passageway
Livestreams and videos
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webcamBuilding the Brittenpassage
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webcamAmsterdam Zuid station | south side
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webcamDe Nieuwe Meer junction | south side (at S108)