Sustainable and safe roads in North Brabant through smart cooperation between province and BAM
The N264 is an important provincial road between the A50 and A73 near Uden. In view of the growth in the number of inhabitants and businesses in the region, BAM Infra Nederland replaced three roundabouts on the road with intersections with smart traffic lights. This improves traffic flow as well as safety. Due to the strict nitrogen rules, the project went very differently than previously planned. It is therefore a fine example of good cooperation between the province of North Brabant, the municipality of Maashorst and BAM.
The conversion of the roundabouts and renovation of the road was a challenging process, says Ard van Eck, project manager Infra at the province of North Brabant.'Especially because of the nitrogen regulations, it was quite a puzzle. Because we want to spare nature in Brabant, the granting of permits for projects that emit nitrogen has been stopped. You can only start work if it does not lead to more nitrogen emissions. This was only possible by spreading the work out over a longer period and using a lot of electrical equipment.'
