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Contractors Dura Vermeer and Mobilis have been selected for the Bruggen Oranje Loper construction team. The construction team will draw up the implementation plan for the replacement of the nine bridges and the streets from Raadhuisstraat to Mercatorplein. The most important condition for the implementation plan is that the area is safe during implementation and remains as accessible and livable as possible. Also the appearance of the bridges should not change. It is expected that it will be known by the end of this year which bridge s will be started. The plan is to start implementation in 2021.The replacement of the bridges is part of the Oranje Loper program. This program renews the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal and the streets and bridges from Raadhuisstraat to Mercatorplein. The bridges are about 100 years old in poor condition and therefore in need of replacement. There will also be more space on the street for pedestrians cyclists public transport and greenery.Alderman Dijksma Traffic and Transport Even in these times we will continue as much as possible with construction and traffic projects in the city. That is important because Amsterdam must also remain liveable and accessible in the future. Thanks to the various contractors with whom the The municipality works together and their great professionals ensure that the development of the city does not come to a standstill during this difficult period. Tackling the bridges of the Oranje Loper is a very good example of this. From the beginning the municipality and contractors work together in the construction team to draw up the implementation plan. This is special because a contractor usually only takes care of the execution of a project. This working method was chosen because of the complexity of the task keeping the environment safe livable and accessible during the work. Contractors and the municipality have various expertise and information in-house for example about city logistics and construction methods. Together they provide the necessary knowledge to draw up and execute the construction plan. Waternet GVB the logistics sector and colleges and universities are also involved in the planning.
