General information
Road work October 2025 - April 2026
During this storm season, we are mainly working near Den Oever on the Afsluitdijk, which may cause some disruption. The work involves increasing water discharge capacity by constructing two new discharge sluices and two pumping stations. Road users, pedestrians, and cyclists may experience inconvenience as a result of these activities.
Check the best route before you travel
Make sure to plan your journey well, avoid peak times where possible, and take potential delays into account. Check the current disruption table for a detailed overview of closures, restrictions and possible diversions. Looking for tips on road traffic or navigation? Click through to the relevant page.
Traffic disruption
Traffic disruption
In the table below we inform you about the largest planned works.
Work and nuisance
In various sections of the road traffic can use only a single lane. This applies to both directions.
A new water pump station and new sea locks are being built and the existing lock system is being renovated.
Parkingsite Vlietermonument IJsselmeer side closed to road traffic
Due to the renovation of the A7 around the Vlieter Monument, the parking spaces on the north side are not accessible for the time being.
Stevin Lock blocked completely
Due to works on the lock complex, the Stevin Lock will be entirely closed to shipping. Vessels may divert via the Lorentz Locks.
Afsluitdijk cyle path partly closed; free shuttle bus service
Windpark Fryslân is installing power cables for the new wind farm Read more alternative transportation.
Day recreation area Kornwerderzand closed
The day recreation area (the so-called motorhome pitches) is closed for the establishment of a work site at Kornwerderzand.
Parkingsite Vlietermonument IJsselmeer side closed to road traffic
Due to the renovation of the A7 around the Vlieter Monument, the parking spaces on the north side are not accessible for the time being.
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Van A naar BeterCyclists and hikers
Cycle path largely open
The new cycle and footpath along the Wadden Sea is open. You can cycle and walk overlooking the beautiful Unesco World Heritage Site, the Wadden Sea.
Cycle and footpath on the Afsluitdijk
The new cycle and footpath - some 24 kilometres long on the Wadden Sea side - is open between the locks at Den Oever on the Noord-Holland side (west) and Kornwerderzand on the Friesland side (east). The same is true of the existing cycle and footpath along the A7. To reach the path between the locks, cyclists and hikers will have to use the free bicycle bus.
The new cycle path along the Wadden Sea in Friesland - about 4.5 kilometres long between Zurich and Kornwerderzand - is also open. From Friesland, you can reach this path on foot or by bike. At the Kornwerderzand viaduct, you can either turn around or opt to continue along the Afsluitdijk cycle and footpath. To do this, get on the free bicycle bus at the Afsluitdijk Wadden Centre.
To the cycle and footpath by bus
As a cyclist or hiker, you can use the free bicycle bus to get past the locks on the Afsluitdijk. With the bicycle bus, you can cross the Afsluitdijk or get off at one of the stops to continue your journey on foot or by bike. The bicycle bus stops at the Afsluitdijk Wadden Centre, Vismigratierivier, Breezanddijk Noord, Monument Noord and at the Den Oever bus station. Check the Bicycle Bus page for more information such as the exact location of the stops and the current timetable.
Line bus 350
Hikers can also take the regularly scheduled Arriva bus line 350, but this bus stops at fewer stops than the bicycle bus and is not free of charge. Line bus 350 stops only at the Monument Noord stop. The line bus is not an option for cyclists since bikes may not be taken on the bus.
The timetable for the Arriva 350 bus line may change due to work activity on the Afsluitdijk. Check the travel planner before you leave.
The new cycle path along the Wadden Sea was implemented as an initiative of the provinces of North Holland and Friesland and the municipalities of Hollands Kroon and Súdwest-Fryslân.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it impossible to cycle or walk past the locks?
There is currently no cycle and footpath available. The bridges for hikers and cyclists at the locks have been removed for the reinforcement and renovation of the Afsluitdijk. In addition, there is currently work being done at the locks at Den Oever.
Why don't you replace the bridges for people on foot and by bike?
The bridges cannot be replaced because they have been taken apart.
When will the entire Afsluitdijk be open again to cyclists and hikers?
By far the largest part is open. Work will be carried out at various locations on the Afsluitdijk in the coming years. We are currently investigating how to make cycling and walking along the entire Afsluitdijk possible. We expect to have the results of this study by the end of 2025. In 2026, cycling and walking across the full length of the dike will not be possible yet. Until then, the free bicycle bus will continue to operate to safely transport cyclists and pedestrians past the locks.
Read more about the free bicycle bus.
Other questions?
Please contact Loket Afsluitdijk (Helpdesk) by calling 0800-6040 or e-mailing loket@deafsluitdijk.nl.