Update programme for the public realm works in Oostenburgermiddenstraat
On 20 April, residents were informed about these works by letter. Unfortunately, we will not be able to meet the schedule communicated at that time. This is due to delays in constructing the infrastructure required for the future underground waste containers. At the locations where these containers will be installed, unexpected underground obstructions were encountered. These obstructions first had to be removed before the required infrastructure for the underground waste containers could be installed. In this update, we inform residents about the revised phasing, the reason for the delay and the updated programme.
What work will be carried out?
We will be carrying out works in the Oostenburgermiddenstraat, between Jacob Bontiusplaats and Willem Theunisse Blokstraat. We appreciate that these works may cause inconvenience and will do everything possible to keep disruption to a minimum.
The works will be carried out in five phases. Maps showing the location of the works for each phase can be found at the end of this page.
Phase 1 – First section of Oostenburgermiddenstraat (works before the summer construction holiday)
When: Until Thursday 16 July
- Completion of the current works in preparation for surfacing
- Asphalt surfacing on Wednesday 15 July
- Asphalt surfacing on Thursday 16 July
What are we doing?
We will continue with the permanent layout of the street and public space. We will also apply the final asphalt surface to this section of the carriageway in the Oostenburgermiddenstraat.
Access
- Cars, cyclists and pedestrians can pass around the work area. Heavy goods vehicles will not be able to pass through.
- Properties on the Oostenburgermiddenstraat will remain accessible.
- The entrances to The Hubb will remain accessible via temporary pedestrian walkways for as long as the permanent layout has not yet been completed.
- A single alternate traffic system will be in operation for cars:
- On working days between 7.00 am and 4.00 pm, traffic marshals will manage traffic.
- Outside these hours, temporary traffic lights will be in operation.
Phase 2 – Installation of underground waste containers, landscaping and street furniture (works after the summer construction holiday)
When: Monday 10 August to Friday 21 August
Please note that this phase does not immediately follow Phase 1 because of the summer construction holiday.
What are we doing?
We will remove the temporary paving. We will then install the underground waste containers and street furniture, carry out the landscaping works and lay the permanent paving.
Access
- Cars and cyclists can use the new carriageway.
- Pedestrians can pass around the work area.
Phase 3 – Oostenburgermiddenstraat (near Plot 3 and BigGym)
When: Monday 24 August to Friday 18 September
What are we doing?
We will remove the temporary paving in this section. We will then construct the infrastructure for the underground waste containers. A temporary carriageway will also be installed to facilitate the works in Phase 4.
Access
- Cars and cyclists can continue to use the carriageway.
- Pedestrians can pass around the work area.
Please note that after this phase the section of the street adjacent to Plot 3 and BigGym will not yet have reached its final layout.
Phase 4 – Second section of Oostenburgermiddenstraat
When: Monday 21 September to Monday 12 October
What are we doing?
We will remove the temporary paving and continue with the permanent layout of the street and public space. We will also apply the final asphalt surface to the carriageway.
- Asphalt surfacing on Thursday 8 October
- Asphalt surfacing on Friday 9 October
Access
- Cars, cyclists and pedestrians can pass around the work area. Heavy goods vehicles will not be able to pass through.
- Properties on the Oostenburgermiddenstraat will remain accessible.
- The entrances to The Hubb will remain accessible via temporary pedestrian walkways for as long as the permanent layout has not yet been completed.
- A single alternate traffic system will be in operation for cars:
- On working days between 7.00 am and 4.00 pm, traffic marshals will manage traffic.
- Outside these hours, temporary traffic lights will be in operation.
Phase 5 – Installation of underground waste containers, landscaping and street furniture
When: Tuesday 13 October to Friday 23 October
What are we doing?
We will remove the temporary paving. We will then install the underground waste containers and street furniture, carry out the landscaping works and lay the permanent paving.
Access
- Cars and cyclists can use the new carriageway.
- Pedestrians can pass around the work area.
Location of the works
The maps included in the appendices to this letter show the location of the works for each phase.
Further information and contact
If you have any questions about this update, please contact Reimert Bouw en Infrastructuur. You can reach the site manager, Mr Henk Kuiper, on site or by email at hkuiper@reimert-almere.nl.
