Redevelopment of Harlingerstraatweg intersection
We are going to improve the intersection of Harlingerstraatweg, Engelsestraat and Nachtegaalstraat. The intersection will be made safer and ensure a better flow of traffic.
Why are we doing this?
In 2022, the local authority investigated which intersections in Leeuwarden are unsafe. The intersection of Harlingerstraatweg, Engelsestraat and Nachtegaalstraat was ranked as 1 of the 10 most dangerous locations.
Planning
We have been working on different designs for the intersection since the summer of 2025. We have talked to residents and have included their ideas and concerns in the plans.
In October 2025, we organised a meeting where we presented four designs. Residents had the opportunity to view the Traffic and Design Plans (VOP) and share their opinions.
The four designs are:
- VOP Harlingerstraatweg 100 C01-01
- VOP Harlingerstraatweg 101 C01-01
- VOP Harlingerstraatweg 102 C01-01
- VOP Harlingerstraatweg 103 C01-01
What happens next?
- Start of 2026: The local authority will choose the best design. After that, traffic experts will elaborate the chosen design and draw up a provisional design.
- Start of 2026: Once the provisional design is ready, we will inform the neighbourhood.
- Summer of 2026: The definitive design is adopted.
- Start of 2027: Start of construction work.
Stay informed
We will keep residents and stakeholders up to date by means of newsletters and advertisements. Physical copies of the newsletters will be distributed in the neighbourhood. Residents who left their email address at the meeting will receive a personal response. The questions and answers will be placed on this page in anonymised format.
Questions
Please contact the City of Leeuwarden.
Why are we doing this?
In 2022, the local authority investigated which intersections in Leeuwarden are unsafe. The intersection of Harlingerstraatweg, Engelsestraat and Nachtegaalstraat was ranked as 1 of the 10 most dangerous locations.
Planning
We have been working on different designs for the intersection since the summer of 2025. We have talked to residents and have included their ideas and concerns in the plans.
In October 2025, we organised a meeting where we presented four designs. Residents had the opportunity to view the Traffic and Design Plans (VOP) and share their opinions.
The four designs are:
- VOP Harlingerstraatweg 100 C01-01
- VOP Harlingerstraatweg 101 C01-01
- VOP Harlingerstraatweg 102 C01-01
- VOP Harlingerstraatweg 103 C01-01
What happens next?
- Start of 2026: The local authority will choose the best design. After that, traffic experts will elaborate the chosen design and draw up a provisional design.
- Start of 2026: Once the provisional design is ready, we will inform the neighbourhood.
- Summer of 2026: The definitive design is adopted.
- Start of 2027: Start of construction work.
Stay informed
We will keep residents and stakeholders up to date by means of newsletters and advertisements. Physical copies of the newsletters will be distributed in the neighbourhood. Residents who left their email address at the meeting will receive a personal response. The questions and answers will be placed on this page in anonymised format.
Questions
Please contact the City of Leeuwarden.