The Netherlands has a growing number of 140 thousand kilometers of road. Enough to pave the equator 3,5 times. The bulk of that – almost 120.000 km – concerns municipal roads.
The Netherlands has a relatively large amount of asphalt. This is due to the high population density and the high number of road users. Our country has over 800 km of asphalt per million inhabitants.
Highways
No country in Europe has relatively as many motorways as the Netherlands: almost 2500 km. The first motorways date from the 30s. Dutch motorways are among the busiest in the world. Only in Great Britain are the motorways busier and have more traffic jams. The A4 near The Hague takes the crown in terms of traffic. Around 240 vehicles pass there every day.
Well-maintained, modern road network
The Dutch road network is exceptionally well maintained, especially in contrast to neighbouring Belgium. The traffic signalling is also very modern, which has led to a percentage decrease in the number of accidents on Dutch roads.
How often do you find yourself in traffic jams? Sporadically or daily? Is more asphalt the solution to traffic jams, or do you think we should look for smarter solutions? Perhaps a rent a car in the Brunssum region, and you do that at Adrem!
