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At the touch of a button the new railway tunnel on the Laan van Osseveld in Apeldoorn was opened today. After 16 months of work traffic can use this underpass from today. This means that the diversion routes are also a thing of the past.Extensive projectPrior to this alderman Marco Wenzkowski symbolically cut a ribbon with deputy Helga Witjes regional director Danou Veenhof of ProRail representatives of local residents contractors and entrepreneurs of t Fort and Het Rietveld. Childrens Mayor Jolie and classmate Roos made the opening final and cut the final ribbon. A beautiful and important day for Apeldoorn. It was symbolic to cut the ribbons with so many different people. That shows how extensive this project is says Marco Wenzkowski. The central government and the province have also made a financial contribution to the tunnel.Better traffic flowIn the former situation with the railway crossing traffic on the Laan van Osseveld often came to a standstill. The transition was closed here for twenty minutes an hour. This tunnel will greatly improve traffic flow and safety. The Laan van Osseveld is an important traffic artery in the city as part of the Apeldoorn ring road Wenzkowski continues.In addition to the construction of the railway tunnel the carriageways have been doubled from two to four lanes. The roundabout on the Veenhuizerweg has disappeared and has been replaced by traffic lights. Over the tunnel is a bridge for cyclists and pedestrians. This way they can safely cross the Laan van Osseveld.Replacement of level crossingsProRail is satisfied with the completion of the tunnel. Regional director Danou Veenhof We are pleased with the underpass as a replacement for the level crossing. We look back on a successful collaboration with the municipality of Apeldoorn and contractor Hegeman who worked hard to build the underpass.
