A15: Further tarmac maintenance between Maasvlakte and Vaanplein – March to May 2026

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The tarmac on the A15 between Maasvlakte and Vaanplein is due for replacement. The risk of emergency repairs is increasing. That is why Rijkswaterstaat is replacing the tarmac at various locations up until 2027. We work at weekends and during the holidays. Routine maintenance will continue as usual during this period.

During the road closures, traffic will be diverted and drivers should allow for extra travel time, which could be up to 30 minutes depending on which section of the A15 is closed

Below you will find details of when the A15 will be closed for major maintenance between March and May 2026. Major maintenance will still take place in September and October 2026.

Weekend closures for major maintenance

The A15 will be closed on the following weekends:

• From 21.00 hours on Friday 20 March to 05.00 hours on Monday 23 March
  The main carriageway of the A15 towards Europoort/Maasvlakte will be closed between the Spijkenisse exit lane (16) and the Havens 4100-5200 entry lane (15)
• From 21.00 hours on Friday 10 April to 01.00 hours on Sunday 12 April
  The main carriageway (Botlek Tunnel) of the A15 towards Rotterdam will be closed between the Spijkenisse entry lane (16) and the Benelux junction
• From 01.00 hours on Sunday 12 April to 05.00 hours on Monday 13 April
  The parallel carriageway of the A15 towards Rotterdam will be closed between the Spijkenisse entry lane (16) and the Benelux junction, including the Hoogvliet connection (17)
• From 22.00 hours on Friday 17 April to 05.00 hours on Monday 20 April
  The main carriageway of the A15 towards Rotterdam will be closed between the Benelux and Vaanplein junctions
• From 21.00 hours on Friday 8 May to 05.00 hours on Monday 11 May
  The main carriageway of the A15 towards Rotterdam will be closed between the Benelux and Vaanplein junctions

Multi-day closures for major maintenance from 24 April to 4 May 

From 21.00 hours on Friday 24 April until 05.00 hours on Monday 4 May, the parallel carriageway of the A15 towards Rotterdam will be closed for nine consecutive days. A different section will be closed at various times from the Benelux junction:

• From 21.00 hours on Friday 24 April to 05.00 hours on Monday 27 April
  The parallel carriageway of the A15 towards Rotterdam will be closed from the Benelux junction to the Vaanplein junction. The Rotterdam Heijplaat (18) and Rotterdam Charlois (19) entry lanes are open.
• From 05.00 hours on Monday 27 April to 21.00 hours on Friday 1 May
  The parallel carriageway of the A15 towards Rotterdam will be closed from the Benelux junction to the Rotterdam Charlois exit lane (19). The Rotterdam Heijplaat (18) and Rotterdam Charlois (19) entry lanes are open.
• From 21.00 hours on Friday 1 May to 05.00 hours on Monday 4 May
  The parallel carriageway of the A15 towards Rotterdam will be closed from the Hoogvliet entry lane (17) to the Rotterdam-Charlois entry lane (19). The Rotterdam Heijplaat entry lane (18) will be open.

Diversions on the A15 

Diversions are indicated by yellow signs. Depending on which section of the road is closed, (through) traffic will be diverted via the A24 (e-TOL), A4, A20, A15, A16, or via the Botlek Bridge or Botlek Tunnel.

Advice to road users

• If possible, postpone your journey, work from home as much as you can, travel outside rush hour, or carpool.
• Plan your journey carefully and check the latest traffic updates before setting off.
• Please allow for extra travel time.
• If possible, please adjust your travel plans to avoid delays caused by roadworks.
• Follow the instructions and diversion routes shown on the digital information screens and yellow signs, both above and alongside the road.

Traffic Jam or Alternative route. What will you do?

The campaign ‘Vaststaan of meebewegen. Wat doe jij?’ [Traffic Jam or Alternative Route. What will you do?] as part of Zuid-Holland Bereikbaar encourages and guides road users to find out what they can do themselves to avoid traffic jams and minimise disruption during the numerous roadworks. Road users can use Zuid-Holland Bereikbaar for information on alternatives to driving, as well as for tips and discounts. 

Using the ReisWijs app, for example, you’re rewarded with gift vouchers and points when you travel by alternative means or work from home. Anyone who lives or works in South Holland may participate for free. 

Employers and logistics operators can also use Zuid-Holland Bereikbaar for advice and tips on mobility, regulations and more efficient logistics.

Renewal and replacement

Good infrastructure allows us greater freedom of movement. Over the coming years, we will be busy renovating and replacing existing roads, tunnels, bridges and viaducts, including in South Holland. Much of our infrastructure is actually quite old, having been built in the 1950s and 1960s.

Meanwhile, the population has grown, traffic has become heavier, and vehicles are larger. We must also take into account more extreme weather conditions, such as heat-waves, flooding or droughts. This modernisation will require a great deal of work over the coming years. Unfortunately, this will inevitably cause some disruption and inconvenience.

Staying mobile

Ultimately, there’s a good reason for doing all this work: a well-maintained infrastructure gives us freedom of movement. This is crucial for work, study, trade, holidays, visiting family, and supplying our shops and hospitals. By investing in our roads, viaducts, tunnels and bridges, we are and will continue to be a strong nation that stays mobile smoothly and safely.

Further information about the A15 roadworks

For more information about these works, please visit A15 maintenance Maasvlakte-Vaanplein or the Rijkswaterstaat Verkeersinformatie website.

If you have any questions or comments regarding these works, please contact Rijkswaterstaat.