π Tender Overview
On Monday 3 July the official go-ahead was given for the redevelopment of the Beek-Elsloo station area. The redevelopment improves traffic safety around the Stationstraat level crossing and makes the station more accessible for bus and train passengers. Deputy Jasper Kuntzelaers Province of Limburg alderman Rob Schwillens municipality of Beek alderman Danny Hendrix municipality of Stein and ProRail Director Region South Dimitri Kruik signed the management and realization agreements today. NS Stations and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management have already signed their realisation and management agreements.Upgrading station environmentThe redesign of the station environment consists of two parts. The first part is making the level crossing in the Stationstraat safer. In addition the immediate vicinity of the station will receive a major upgrade. On the Stein side a station access will be realized with associated facilities such as bicycle parking parking and kiss ride. On the Beek side the forecourt will be completely renewed with these same parts and the bus facilities will also be renewed.PlanningIn order to carry out all project components with as little inconvenience as possible for local residents and travellers the planning is as follows Q4 2023 Start of preparatory workCables and pipes will be moved on both sides.Q1 2024 Start construction of new facilities on the Steinse side.In mid-2024 work will start on the construction of the Beek turning loop. Bus stops and access to the platform will be temporarily moved. After completion of the turning loop work will start on the redevelopment of the station environment on the Beek side.Q3 2024 Start of work on the level crossing and the road adjustment SteinderwegStationstraat.Q2 2025 Renewed station area Beek-Elsloo ready