A12 motorway (Netherlands)
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Provinces:
- South Holland
- Utrecht
- Gelderland
The Dutch Rijksweg 12 is a 138 km long highway. It begins in The Hague and Utrecht and Arnhem leads over to the border crossing Zevenaar, where it merges into the German Autobahn 3.
Between node ( Dutch: Knooppunt ) Prins Claus Plein and node lunettes runs the A12 identical to the E30, between the node Oudenrijn and the German border runs it the same as the E35. Between the nodes and Gouwe Oudenrijn it runs additional identical to E25.
The A12 is one of the most popular east- west connections in the Netherlands.
- 3.1 The Hague
- 3.2 ROC A12
History
The section between The Hague and the node Oudenrijn was built between 1933 and 1940 as the first lead of the A12. Thus, this section is one of the first highways in the Netherlands. She was the first highway in the world, which had side stripes.
In war, then the section of motorway between junction Oudenrijn and Bunnik was opened. Between 1947 and 1963, the last section between Bunnik and the border crossing Zevenaar was completed, but could not be opened to traffic at that time. In 1965, the A12 was then connected by the completion of the Federal Highway 3 between Wesel and Emmerich with the German motorway network.
Signs
The Hague - Arnhem
Be Coming from The Hague to the signs first Zoetermeer, Utrecht and Arnhem signposted. Behind Utrecht then comes the German Oberhausen added. From Arnhem is then pointed at Doetinchem as a target on the A18.
Arnhem - The Hague
Coming from Germany is first made only to Arnhem and The Hague. Behind Arnhem is then also pointed to Utrecht. From Utrecht Follow instructions on Rotterdam and Zoetermeer. From Zoetermeer is only marked on the signs Den Haag.
Course
The Hague
The A12 begins in the Hague district Malieveld where it branches off from the two streets " Zuid- Hollandlaan " and " Benoordenhoutseweg ". The first part, called " Utrechtsebaan " is signposted as a dual carriageway. So there the speed limit is 70 km / h Since the A12 is not a motorway in this area, they must be managed by the city of The Hague. Officially, the A12 in the range N12.
ROC A12
The ROC A12 is an amalgamation of various universities in the MBO, which lie along the A12 in Ede, Veenendaal and Velp.
Future
Because the A12 forms an important link between Utrecht and Rotterdam, the highway was expanded in early 2010 in the corresponding region. Since then, the traffic flow has become much better. Some exits were also rebuilt, such as the exit Bleiswijk.
The construction work currently go even further: So the A12 between Gouda and Woerden, in the direction Den Haag is extended by an additional lane. In addition, in the opposite direction a top lane is established. This means that the freeway may be expanded at the site to peak traffic times to four lanes. For this, the A12 between Woerden and the node Oudenrijn is adjusted, so that there is also an additional fourth lane is created.
Finally, the area between Utrecht and Veenendaal, which currently comprises of two times two lanes will also be expanded.
Pictures
Fietsersbrug in Zoetermeer
Nelson Mandelabrug in Zoetermeer
A12 at the junction Gouwe
Gouwe - aquaduct from direction Utrecht
Gouwe - direction aquaduct from The Hague
A12 near Utrecht motorway ring Utrecht
A12 Bunnik, direction Arnhem
A12 in Veenendaal
A12 Ede
A12 at the border crossing Zevenaar