Redevelopment of Stationsweg in Grou
We will get to work on Stationsweg in Grou. The street will be safer, greener and better prepared for the changing climate.
What are we going to do
Parkstraat (subproject 1)
We will renew the asphalt and the paving on the roadway and the footways. This will make the street clean and organised. A pedestrian crossing and more green will be added to Parkleane. We will pave Parkstraat with cobblestones because they suit Grou’s historic character. They are sustainable and ensure safe driving speeds. Thanks to a new foundation and the use of flat clinker bricks, we expect the noise and vibrations from traffic to be reduced as well.
During a walk-in meeting, we gathered input on the redevelopment of Parkstraat. Additionally, the plans were coordinated with the traffic committee of Pleatslik Belang Grou and Doarpskoöperaasje Grou.
Stationsweg (between J.W. de Visserwei and Oedsmawei) (subproject 2)
We will replace the old sewer and install a new sewer for rainwater. We will also renew the roadway. This will ensure better drainage of rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding.
We will also add red bicycle lanes. This will give cyclists more room and encourage cars to slow down. As a result, the road will be better suited to a maximum speed of 30 km/h.
In between house numbers 30 and 62, the clinker bricks will be replaced with asphalt. This will better match the rest of Stationsweg. The pedestrian crossing to the shopping centre will remain.
A separate walk-in meeting for the residents of Stationsweg will be organised in November. More information on this will follow.
Stationsweg (between Oedsmawei and the roundabout) (subproject 3)
We will add more greenery to this part. We will also take measures to better collect rainwater, such as water storage. By doing so, we are preparing the street for the future, to ensure a pleasant living environment.
Grou roundabout (subproject 4)
The roundabout at the start of Stationsweg will be redesigned. The objective is to make traffic safer and help it flow better. Measurements have shown that the roundabout is too crowded during the evening rush hour. That is why two traffic islands will be installed. These are strips in the middle of the road to separate traffic. They allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross safely. Cyclists will not have right of way.
Map
On the Redevelopment of Stationsweg in Grou (opens in new tab) map, the subareas have been mapped out.
What we did over the past period
On 12 January, we held a walk-in meeting for residents, where we showed them the preliminary design for Parkstraat. Residents could see what the layout will look like. For the other phases, we showed which points for attention had already been communicated to us. We will work out these phases at a later stage. During the meeting, the residents could share further ideas and comments.
Representatives from the village and municipal employees were present. They provided an explanation of the plans and were available to answer questions.
All of these comments have since been incorporated and can be found in the document Stationsweg Grou wishes and answers.
We have collated all responses per subject, which provides us with a clear overview of the underlying cares and wishes. This might result in a comment not being reflected one in one in our response. The comments also included points not germane to the project of redevelopment of the Stationsweg. Where this occurs, we forward the signal to the relevant municipal department. However, we can make no decisions vis-à-vis the signal in question as part of this project.
Planning
The project will be carried out in several steps.
- Mid-2026: elaborating the Parkstraat design and discussing the draft with residents.
- Autumn 2026: sharing the definitive design with residents.
- Late 2026: preparing the work and selecting a contractor.
- Start of 2027: start of work.
| Subproject | Subject | Area | Preliminary planning schedule |
| 1 | Maintenance | Parkstraat – Stationsweg (Gedempte Haven → J.W. de Visserwei) | First and second quarter of 2027 |
| 2 | Maintenance | Stationsweg (J.W. de Visserwei → Oedsmawei) | Second quarter of 2027 |
| 3 | Climate adaptation | Stationsweg and Oedsmawei | Third quarter of 2027 |
| 4 | Traffic islands | Stationsweg – Oedsmawei roundabout | Second quarter of 2027 |
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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What are we going to do
Parkstraat (subproject 1)
We will renew the asphalt and the paving on the roadway and the footways. This will make the street clean and organised. A pedestrian crossing and more green will be added to Parkleane. We will pave Parkstraat with cobblestones because they suit Grou’s historic character. They are sustainable and ensure safe driving speeds. Thanks to a new foundation and the use of flat clinker bricks, we expect the noise and vibrations from traffic to be reduced as well.
During a walk-in meeting, we gathered input on the redevelopment of Parkstraat. Additionally, the plans were coordinated with the traffic committee of Pleatslik Belang Grou and Doarpskoöperaasje Grou.
Stationsweg (between J.W. de Visserwei and Oedsmawei) (subproject 2)
We will replace the old sewer and install a new sewer for rainwater. We will also renew the roadway. This will ensure better drainage of rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding.
We will also add red bicycle lanes. This will give cyclists more room and encourage cars to slow down. As a result, the road will be better suited to a maximum speed of 30 km/h.
In between house numbers 30 and 62, the clinker bricks will be replaced with asphalt. This will better match the rest of Stationsweg. The pedestrian crossing to the shopping centre will remain.
A separate walk-in meeting for the residents of Stationsweg will be organised in November. More information on this will follow.
Stationsweg (between Oedsmawei and the roundabout) (subproject 3)
We will add more greenery to this part. We will also take measures to better collect rainwater, such as water storage. By doing so, we are preparing the street for the future, to ensure a pleasant living environment.
Grou roundabout (subproject 4)
The roundabout at the start of Stationsweg will be redesigned. The objective is to make traffic safer and help it flow better. Measurements have shown that the roundabout is too crowded during the evening rush hour. That is why two traffic islands will be installed. These are strips in the middle of the road to separate traffic. They allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross safely. Cyclists will not have right of way.
Map
On the Redevelopment of Stationsweg in Grou (opens in new tab) map, the subareas have been mapped out.
What we did over the past period
On 12 January, we held a walk-in meeting for residents, where we showed them the preliminary design for Parkstraat. Residents could see what the layout will look like. For the other phases, we showed which points for attention had already been communicated to us. We will work out these phases at a later stage. During the meeting, the residents could share further ideas and comments.
Representatives from the village and municipal employees were present. They provided an explanation of the plans and were available to answer questions.
All of these comments have since been incorporated and can be found in the document Stationsweg Grou wishes and answers.
We have collated all responses per subject, which provides us with a clear overview of the underlying cares and wishes. This might result in a comment not being reflected one in one in our response. The comments also included points not germane to the project of redevelopment of the Stationsweg. Where this occurs, we forward the signal to the relevant municipal department. However, we can make no decisions vis-à-vis the signal in question as part of this project.
Planning
The project will be carried out in several steps.
- Mid-2026: elaborating the Parkstraat design and discussing the draft with residents.
- Autumn 2026: sharing the definitive design with residents.
- Late 2026: preparing the work and selecting a contractor.
- Start of 2027: start of work.
| Subproject | Subject | Area | Preliminary planning schedule |
| 1 | Maintenance | Parkstraat – Stationsweg (Gedempte Haven → J.W. de Visserwei) | First and second quarter of 2027 |
| 2 | Maintenance | Stationsweg (J.W. de Visserwei → Oedsmawei) | Second quarter of 2027 |
| 3 | Climate adaptation | Stationsweg and Oedsmawei | Third quarter of 2027 |
| 4 | Traffic islands | Stationsweg – Oedsmawei roundabout | Second quarter of 2027 |
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.