Reachability

Road closures

On Sunday, August 11, the ‘Cycling Festival for Everyone’ will take place in the center of Rotterdam. The following closures will be in effect:

Sunday, August 11, 2024

  • From 06:00 to 14:00, the Koninginnebrug/Prins Hendrikkade is closed in the southbound direction;
  • From 06:00 to 14:00, the Willemsbrug is closed in the southbound direction;
  • From 06:00 to 14:00, Stieltjesstraat is closed in both directions;
  • You can only reach the Noordereiland between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM via the Koninginnebrug and leave via the Willemsbrug. These remain open in full direction; the southbound lane will be closed.
  • From 06:00 to 14:00, Vasteland is closed between Schiedamse Vest and Schiedamsedijk;
  • From 06:00 to 14:00, Schiedamsedijk and Coolsingel are closed;
  • From 06:00 to 14:00, Erasmusbrug is closed northbound;
  • From 06:00 to 14:00, Boompjes is closed in both directions between Oostmolenwerf and Schiedamsedijk;
  • From 06:00 to 14:00, Andre van der Louwbrug is closed southbound.

Parking Restrictions

Due to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, parking restrictions will apply in several streets. Note: The times of the parking restrictions vary by street. Exact times will be indicated by street signs.

Sunday, August 11:

  • A parking ban is in effect on Schiedamsedijk;
  • Parking is prohibited on Stieltjesstraat.
  • A parking ban is in effect on Laan op Zuid between Zuiderspoorstraat and Willem Dudokplein;
  • Parking is prohibited on Boompjes.
  • A parking ban is in effect on Zalmhaven;
  • A parking ban is in effect on Willemsplein.

This prohibition applies even if you have a parking permit.
You may have to park your car in a different spot than you are used to. Be sure to park only in your own parking sector.

Loading and unloading is also not allowed.
Please inform visitors, suppliers and customers about this.
Cars parked in areas with parking bans will be towed away.
The costs (minimum € 165) are for the owner of the car.
You can avoid these costs by removing your car in time.

Reachability

On Sunday, Aug. 11, the Noordereiland will be temporarily less accessible. Below you can see how this affects the Noordereiland. Please note that the times indicated may change.

  • Entry and exit of Noordereiland is only possible via Prins Hendrikkade on the northeast side of Noordereiland. Other intersections will be closed;
  • From 06:00, Koninginnebrug/Prins Hendrikkade is closed southbound;
  • From 06:00, Willemsbrug is closed southbound;
  • From 06:00, Stieltjesstraat is closed in both directions;
  • Roads will be reopened from 14:00;
  • You can leave North Island only via the Willems Bridge.
    This remains open northbound;
  • Koninginnebrug also remains open northbound.

From 06:00 in the morning to 14:00 in the afternoon, the following closures apply:

  • Closure of Vasteland between Schiedamse Vest and Schiedamsedijk;
  • Closure of Schiedamsedijk and Coolsingel;
  • Closure of Erasmusbrug northbound;
  • Closure of Boompjes in both directions between Oostmolenwerf and Schiedamsedijk;
  • Closure of Andre van der Louwbrug and Willemsbrug southbound.

Road closures

On Monday, August 12, and Tuesday, August 13, the cyclists will ride stages through Rotterdam. The roads on the route will be temporarily closed when the riders pass. See here for an overview of the routes. Additionally, the following closures apply during the Tour de France Femmes:

  • From Sunday, August 11, 07:00 to Monday, August 12, 16:00, Museumpark is closed;
  • From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rochussenstraat is closed between Westersingel and Mathenesserlaan;
  • From 07:00 to 13:00, Westersingel is closed between Rochussenstraat/Westblaak and Westzeedijk;
  • From Monday, August 12, 20:00 to Tuesday, August 13, 22:00, Boompjes is closed in both directions between Rederijstraat and Schiedamsedijk.

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    PARKING BANS ALONG THE COURSE GO INTO EFFECT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE EVENT. KEEP AN EYE ON THE SIGNS!

     

    By come time Place Description (street) Road closure (driving direction) Road clear
    12:15 ROTTERDAM START – Museumpark 7:00 16:00
    Westersingel 7:00 13:00
    Westblaak 11:30 12:16
    Coolsingel 11:31 12:18
    Hofplein 11:33 12:19
    12:18 Pompenburg 11:33 12:19
    12:18 Goudsesingel 11:33 12:19
    Mariniersweg 11:35 12:21
    12:21 Blaak 11:36 12:22
    12:22 Schiedamsedijk 11:37 12:23
    Schilderstraat 11:38 12:24
    Witte de Withstraat 11:38 12:24
    Westersingel 7:00 13:00
    12:25 Westzeedijk 11:40 12:26
    12:27 Droogleever Fortuynplein 11:42 12:28
    G.J. de Jonghweg 11:42 12:28
    12:28 Rochussenstraat 11:43 12:29
    Aelbrechtskade 11:45 12:31
    12:32 Aelbrechtsplein 11:47 12:34
    12:33 Abraham van Stolkweg 11:48 12:34
    Beukelsweg 11:48 12:34
    12:33 Beukelsbrug 11:48 12:35
    12:35 SCHIEDAM Horvathweg 11:50 12:36
    12:38 Brandersbrug 11:53 12:40
    Burg. V. Haarenlaan 11:54 12:40
    12:39 s-Gravelandseweg 11:54 12:40
    12:40 Proveniersbrug – Overschieseplein 11:55 12:41
    12:40 Broersvest 11:55 12:41
    12:41 Rotterdamsedijk 11:56 12:42
    12:41 Koemarkt 11:56 12:42
    Koemarktbrug 11:56 12:42
    Gerrit Verboonstraat 11:56 12:42
    12:42 Oranjebrug – Oranjestraat 11:57 12:43
    Nieuwe Haven 11:57 12:43
    Burg. Knappertlaan 11:57 12:43
    12:45 Einde Neutralisatie Vlaardingerdijk 12:00 12:46
    OFFICIËLE START 12:00 12:46
    12:46 VLAARDINGEN Schiedamsedijk 12:01 12:47
    Meester L.A. Kesperweg 12:01 12:47
    12:47 Westlandseweg 12:02 12:49
    12:48 Hoflaan 12:03 12:49
    12:49 Blokmakersplaats 12:04 12:50
    12:49 Oude Havenbrug 12:04 12:50
    Liesveldviaduct 12:04 12:50
    Markgraaflaan 12:04 12:51
    Van der Driftstraat 12:05 12:51
    Burg. Pruissingel 12:05 12:51
    12:50 Westlandseweg 12:05 12:52
    12:51 A20 Snelweg 12:06 14:10
    12:55 Hollandtunnel 12:10 14:14
    12:57 Maasdeltatunnel 12:12 14:12
    13:00 ROZENBURG Trentweg 12:15 14:09
    13:00 Botlekweg Bereikbaar, behalve 5-10 min bij doorkomst rensters
    Boulevard 12:16 14:07
    Noordzeeweg 12:22 14:02
    13:08 Merseyweg 12:23 14:00
    N15 12:24 13:59
    13:10 Calandbrug 12:25 13:58
    13:11 Harmsenbrug N57 12:26 13:56
    13:12 VOORNE AAN ZEE Brielse Brug N57 12:27 13:56
    Dammenweg / N57 12:27 13:56
    13:20 Nieuwenhoorn Nieuweweg 12:35 13:23
    13:23 Kanaalweg Westzijde 12:38 13:26
    13:24 Braberseweg 12:39 13:27
    13:24 Voltaweg 12:39 13:27
    NISSEWAARD Ravenseweg 12:40 13:29
    Oudenhoorn Molendijk 12:42 13:30
    13:27 Molenweg 12:42 13:30
    Ring 12:42 13:31
    Dorpsweg 12:43 13:31
    Ruigendijk 12:44 13:33
    13:31 Zuidland Haasdijk 12:46 13:34
    13:33 Kerkweg 12:48 13:36
    13:36 Drogendijk 12:51 13:39
    13:37 Molendijk 12:52 13:40
    Stationsweg 12:52 13:41
    Gemeenlandsedijk Zuid 12:55 13:43
    Abbenbroek Rondweg 12:56 13:45
    Heenvliet Stationsweg 12:57 13:46
    13:44 Groene Kruisweg Oost / N218 12:59 13:47
    13:50 N57 13:05 13:54
    13:51 Brielse brug 13:06 13:56
    13:52 Harmsenbrug 13:07 13:56
    13:54 Calandbrug 13:09 13:58
    ROZENBURG Merseyweg 13:10 13:59
    13:55 Noordzeeweg 13:10 14:00
    Boulevard 13:12 14:02
    Botlekweg 13:17 14:07
    14:04 Trentweg 13:19 14:09
    14:05 Maasdeltatunnel 13:20 14:10
    14:07 SPRINT – BERGKLASSEMENT 13:22 14:12
    14:08 Hollandtunnel 13:23 14:13
    A20 Snelweg 13:27 13/8 – 05:00
    14:13 VLAARDINGEN Marathonweg 13:28 14:20
    14:15 Maassluissedijk 13:30 14:20
    14:20 MAASSLUIS Vlaardingsedijk 13:34 14:25
    Pr. Julianalaan 13:37 14:27
    14:22 Laan 1940 – 1945 13:37 14:28
    14:22 P.C. Hooftlaan 13:37 14:28
    Lange Boonestraat 13:38 14:29
    Wagenstraat 13:39 14:29
    14:24 Rozenlaan 13:39 14:30
    Noordvliet NZ 13:41 14:31
    14:26 Midden Delfland Parallelweg 13:41 14:32
    WESTLAND Westgaag 13:44 14:35
    14:31 Maasdijk 13:46 14:37
    14:31 Maasdijk Coldenhovelaan Bereikbaar, behalve 5-10 min bij doorkomst rensters
    Maasdijk 13:47 14:38
    14:35 Pootje van Bram 13:50 14:41
    14:35 Blauwhek 13:50 14:41
    14:35 Honderdland 13:50 14:41
    14:35 Kestersewei 13:50 14:42
    14:36 Oranjesluisweg 13:51 14:42
    s-Gravenzande Groeneweg 13:51 14:43
    14:39 SPRINT – GROENE TRUI 13:54 14:45
    Vierschaar 13:54 14:46
    14:40 Galgeweg 13:55 14:47
    14:41 Naaldwijk Opstalweg / N467 13:56 14:47
    Geestweg 13:57 14:49
    14:43 Grote Achterweg 13:58 14:50
    14:44 Monster Zwartendijk 13:59 14:51
    14:45 Poeldijk De Poel 14:00 14:52
    14:48 Leeuwenhorstlaan 14:03 14:55
    Van Ruyvenlaan 14:03 14:55
    Casembrootlaan 14:04 14:56
    Madeweg 14:05 14:57
    14:52 Geestweg 14:07 14:59
    14:52 Haagweg 14:07 14:59
    14:56 Oorberlaan 14:11 15:03
    Madepolderweg 14:12 15:05
    Van Elswijkbaan 14:13 15:05
    14:59 DEN HAAG N211 – Nieuweweg 14:14 15:06
    15:00 Escamplaan 14:15 15:08
    15:01 Lozerlaan 13:49 15:08
    15:04 Erasmusweg 14:18 15:11
    15:09 Troelstrakade 14:09 15:17
    Hildebrandplein 14:24 15:17
    15:10 Neherkade 14:25 15:17
    Calandstraat 14:11 15:18
    15:11 Vaillantlaan 14:26 15:19
    Lijnbaan 14:14 15:21
    15:14 Loosduinse kade 14:00 15:22
    Zuiderparklaan 14:30 15:23
    15:17 Zuiderpark 14:02 15:25
    Vreeswijkstraat 14:35 15:28
    Loevesteinlaan 14:36 15:29
    Almeloplein 14:21 15:29
    Meppelweg 14:36 15:29
    Dedemsvaartweg 14:37 15:30
    15:23 Escamplaan 14:23 15:31
    15:25 Lozerlaan 14:40 15:33
    15:27 Ockenburghstraat 14:42 15:35
    15:28 Kijkduinsestraat 12:00 18:00
    15:29 FINISH – Kijkduinsestraat 9:30 18:00

     

    Parking Restrictions

    Due to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, parking restrictions will apply in several streets. Note: The times of the parking restrictions vary by street. Exact times will be indicated by street signs.

    • A parking ban is in effect on Rochussenstraat;

    • A parking ban is in effect on Aelbrechtskade;

    • A parking ban is in effect on G.J. De Jonghweg;

    • A parking ban is in effect on Schilderstraat;

    • A parking ban is in effect on Witte de Withstraat;

    • A parking ban is in effect on Westersingel;

    • A parking ban is in effect on Boompjes.

    This prohibition applies even if you have a parking permit.
    You may have to park your car in a different spot than you are used to. Be sure to park only in your own parking sector.

    Loading and unloading is also not allowed.
    Please inform visitors, suppliers and customers about this.
    Cars parked in areas with parking bans will be towed away.
    The costs (minimum € 165) are for the owner of the car.
    You can avoid these costs by removing your car in time.

    Parking Garages

    During the Tour de France Femmes, fewer parking spaces will be available in some municipal parking garages, or the garages will be temporarily closed.

    • Museumpark parking garage: not available until 1 p.m., exit only.
      An exception is made for EMC employees, they can drive in and out.
    • Wytemaweg Parking Garage: not available, only exit until 15 minutes before the start of stage 1.
    • Westzeedijk EMC parking garage: available, please note temporary closure for entry between 11:40 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and closure for exit between 12:10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

    Reachability

    On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Monday, August 12, 2024, and Tuesday, August 13, 2024, various cycling activities will take place around Boompjes, Schiedamsedijk, and Noordereiland. On Monday, August 12, the cycling teams will ride from the start in Rotterdam city center to the finish in The Hague. During these days, several closures will be in effect as listed here. Note that the indicated times may change.

    In addition, on Sunday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 13, North Island will be temporarily less accessible because part of the course (against the direction of travel) will cross the Queen’s Bridge and Willems Bridge.
    Below you can see how this will affect North Island.
    Please note that the times indicated may change.

     

    • Rochussenstraat will be closed between Westersingel and Mathenesserlaan.
      This closure will last from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Westersingel is closed between Rochussenstraat/Westblaak and Westzeedijk from 07:00 to 13:00;
    • Between Monday, August 12, 8:00 pm and Tuesday, August 13, 10:00 pm, the Boompjes will be closed in both directions between Restaurant Fred and the Schiedamsedijk.

    Road closures

    On Monday, August 12, and Tuesday, August 13, the cyclists will ride stages through Rotterdam. The roads on the route will be temporarily closed when the riders pass. See here for an overview of the routes. Additionally, the following closures apply during the Tour de France Femmes:

     

    • The Schiedamsedijk will be closed southbound on Tuesday, August 13, between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm.
    • In Zalmhaven, at Zalmstraat and Gedempte Zalmstraat, an area will be set up on Tuesday, August 13, for the arrival of 22 team buses.
    • Vasteland will be closed between Westersingel and Schiedamsedijk from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
    • Schiedamsedijk and Coolsingel will be closed from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
    • Hofplein will be closed except for two lanes from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
    • Erasmus Bridge will be closed from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
    • Wilhelminakade will be partially closed but will remain open for traffic from Laan op Zuid towards Erasmus Bridge.
    • From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Queen’s Bridge/Prins Hendrikkade will be closed southbound;
    • From 13:00 to 18:00, the Willemsbrug will be closed in the southern direction.
      You can leave Noordereiland only via the Willemsbrug.
      This will remain open in the northern direction;
    • From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Stieltjes Street will be closed in both directions;
    • A portion of Maasboulevard will be closed from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
    • From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Andre van der Louw Bridge will be closed southbound on Tuesday, Aug. 13;
    • Boompjes will be closed in both directions between Schiedamsedijk and Oostmolenwerf.

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      PARKING BANS ALONG THE COURSE GO INTO EFFECT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE EVENT. KEEP AN EYE ON THE SIGNS!

      By come time Place Description (street) Road closure (driving direction) Road clear
      09:50 DORDRECHT START – Energieplein 7:00 11:00
      Biesboschstraat 9:05 9:51
      09:50 Noordendijk 9:05 9:51
      Torenstraat 9:05 9:52
      09:51 Bleijenhoek 9:06 9:52
      Merwekade 9:06 9:52
      Bolwerk 9:07 9:53
      09:52 Boomstraat 9:07 9:53
      09:52 Boomburg 9:07 9:53
      Wijnstraat 9:07 9:53
      s-Hr. Boeijenstraat 9:08 9:54
      Grote Markt 9:08 9:54
      Aardappelmarkt 9:08 9:54
      Nieuwe haven 9:08 9:55
      Engelenburgerbrug 9:09 9:55
      Lange Geldersekade 9:09 9:56
      09:54 Grotekerksplein 9:09 9:56
      Groterkerksbuurt 9:10 9:56
      Blom aan de Gracht 9:10 9:56
      Groenmarkt 9:10 9:56
      Visstraat 9:10 9:57
      Bagijnhof 9:11 9:57
      09:56 Johan de Wittstraat 9:11 9:58
      Vest 9:11 9:58
      Sint Jorisweg 9:13 9:59
      Singel 9:13 9:59
      Hallincqlaan 9:13 9:59
      Stooplaan 9:14 10:00
      09:59 Oranjelaan 9:14 10:00
      10:01 Prins Hendrikbrug 9:16 10:02
      10:02 Einde Neutralisatie Merwedestraat 9:17 10:03
      10:02 OFFICIËLE START 9:17 10:03
      Merwedestraat 9:17 10:04
      10:04 N3 8:50 10:30
      10:06 PAPENDRECHT Burg. Keijzerweg 9:21 10:08
      10:08 Veerweg 9:23 10:09
      10:09 De Wittebrug over A15 9:24 10:10
      10:09 Veerweg 9:24 10:11
      10:11 MOLENLANDEN Westeinde 9:26 10:13
      10:12 Oud-Alblas Dorpsstraat 9:27 10:14
      Oosteinde 9:28 10:15
      10:15 N481 – Peilmolenweg 9:30 10:17
      10:15 N481 – Zijdeweg 9:30 10:17
      10:18 N481 – Nieuwe Zijdeweg 9:33 10:20
      10:19 Schoonenburgweg 9:34 10:21
      10:20 Zijdeweg 9:35 10:22
      10:21 Nieuw Lekkerland Lekdijk 9:36 10:23
      10:30 Kinderdijk Molenstraat 9:45 10:32
      10:32 ALBLASSERDAM West Kinderdijk 9:47 10:35
      10:34 Oost Kinderdijk 9:49 10:37
      Cortgene 9:50 10:38
      Haven 9:51 10:39
      10:37 Dam 9:36 10:39
      Ruigehil 9:52 10:40
      De Helling 9:52 10:40
      Viaduct A15 Zuiderparkweg 9:53 10:41
      N915 / Grote Beer 9:53 10:41
      10:39 Hendrik Ido Ambacht Brug over de Noord 9:54 10:42
      10:40 RIDDERKERK Noordeinde 9:55 10:43
      Oostmolendijk 9:56 10:44
      Oude Lande 9:58 10:46
      10:43 Oostmolendijk 9:58 10:46
      10:43 Vlietlaan 9:58 10:46
      10:45 Donkerslootweg 10:00 10:48
      Rotterdamseweg 10:01 10:49
      10:48 Populierenlaan 10:03 10:51
      10:50 Verbindingsweg 10:05 10:54
      10:52 BARENDRECHT Veren Ambachtseweg 10:07 10:56
      10:54 Tuindersweg 10:09 10:57
      Boezemweg 10:09 10:58
      10:56 Leedeweg 10:11 11:00
      10:58 3e Barendrechtseweg 10:13 11:02
      Achterzeedijk 10:14 11:03
      Koedood 10:17 11:06
      11:04 ALBRANDSWAARD Essendijk 10:19 11:08
      Oudenweg 10:22 11:12
      RHOON Rijsdijk 10:24 11:13
      11:10 Rivierweg 10:25 11:14
      11:11 Rhoonse Baan 10:26 11:15
      11:14 ROTTERDAM Zuiderparkweg 10:29 11:19
      Slinge 10:31 11:21
      11:20 Spinozaweg 9:00 11:24
      11:22 Kreekhuizenlaan 9:00 11:27
      11:23 Klein Nieuwland 9:00 11:28
      11:24 A. Volkerlaan 9:00 11:28
      IJsselmondseplein 9:00 11:30
      J.F. Kennedyweg 9:00 11:30
      11:26 Stadionweg 10:41 11:31
      Varkenoordseviaduct 10:42 11:32
      Laan op Zuid 10:43 11:33
      11:30 Stieltjesstraat 8:45 20:00
      11:31 Koninginnebrug 10:46 11:36
      Prins Hendrikkade 10:46 11:36
      11:32 Willemsbrug 8:45 20:00
      Verlengde Willemsbrug 8:45 20:00
      11:33 Andre van der Louwbrug 8:45 20:00
      11:33 Blaak 10:48 11:38
      Burg. Van Walsumweg 10:48 11:39
      11:34 Oostmolenwerf 10:35 13:00
      EW. Maasboulevard 7:00 22:00
      11:36 Finish Boompjes 12 aug – 18:30 22:00

       

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      PARKING BANS ALONG THE COURSE GO INTO EFFECT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE EVENT. KEEP AN EYE ON THE SIGNS!

      By come time Place Description (street) Road closure (driving direction) Road clear
      15:10 tot 17:42 ROTTERDAM START – Schiedamsedijk 7:00 11:00
      Coolsingel (Fietspad) 12:00 18:30
      Hofplein 12:00 18:30
      Coolsingel (Normale Rijbaan) 12:00 19:30
      Schiedamsedijk 6:00 21:00
      Erasmusbrug 12:00 19:00
      Wilhelminakade 12:00 19:00
      Stieltjesstraat 8:45 20:00
      Koninginnebrug 8:45 20:00
      Prins Hendrikkade* 8:45 20:00
      Willemsbrug 8:45 20:00
      Verlengde Willemsbrug 8:45 20:00
      15:18 tot 17:50 FINISH – Boompjes 12/8 – 20.00 13/8 – 22.00

      * Traffic can leave Noordereiland via Prins Hendrikkade and Willemsbrug though

       

      Parking Restrictions

      Due to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, parking restrictions will apply in several streets. Note: The times of the parking restrictions vary by street. Exact times will be indicated by street signs.

      • Parking is prohibited on Burgemeester van Walsumweg.
      • Parking is prohibited on Schiedamsedijk.
      • Parking is prohibited on Willemsplein.
      • Parking is prohibited on Zalmhaven.
      • Parking is prohibited on Stieltjesstraat.
      • Parking is prohibited on Laan op Zuid between Zuiderspoorstraat and Willem Dudokplein.
      • Parking is prohibited on Boompjes.
      • Parking is prohibited on Slinge.
      • Parking is prohibited on Spinozaweg.

        This prohibition applies even if you have a parking permit.
        You may have to park your car in a different spot than you are used to. Be sure to park only in your own parking sector.

        Loading and unloading is also not allowed.
        Please inform visitors, suppliers and customers about this.
        Cars parked in areas with parking bans will be towed away.
        The costs (minimum € 165) are for the owner of the car.
        You can avoid these costs by removing your car in time.

        Parking Garages

        During the Tour de France Femmes, fewer parking spaces will be available in some municipal parking garages, or the garages will be temporarily closed.

        • Boompjes parking garages: no temporary parking facilities except subscription holders.
        • Maastoren parking garage: not available between 10:45 and 11:35 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. entry and exit is not possible.
        • Erasmus Bridge parking garage: closed all day until 8 p.m.

        Reachability

        On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Monday, August 12, 2024, and Tuesday, August 13, 2024, various cycling activities will take place around Boompjes, Schiedamsedijk, and Noordereiland. On Monday, August 12, the cycling teams will ride from the start in Rotterdam city center to the finish in The Hague. During these days, several closures will be in effect as listed here. Note that the indicated times may change.

        In addition, on Sunday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 13, North Island will be temporarily less accessible because part of the course (against the direction of travel) will cross the Queen’s Bridge and Willems Bridge.
        Below you can see how this will affect North Island.
        Please note that the times indicated may change.

        • From Monday, August 12, 8:00 PM to Tuesday, August 13, 10:00 PM, Boompjes will be closed in both directions between Restaurant Fred and Schiedamsedijk.
        • On Tuesday, August 13, Vasteland will be closed between Westersingel and Schiedamsedijk from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
        • Schiedamsedijk will be closed in the southbound direction on Tuesday, August 13, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
        • Andre van der Louwbrug and Willemsbrug will be closed southbound on Tuesday, August 13, from 2:00 PM.
        • In Zalmhaven, at Zalmstraat and Gedempte Zalmstraat, an area will be set up on Tuesday, August 13, for the arrival of 22 team buses.
        • Entering and exiting Noordereiland will only be possible via Prins Hendrikkade on the northeast side of Noordereiland. All other intersections will be closed.
        • In the morning, the cycling teams will ride a stage from Dordrecht to Rotterdam. Between 11:00 AM and 11:45 AM, the cycling teams are expected to pass through Noordereiland northbound. Roads will be temporarily closed and reopened once the cyclists have passed.
        • In the afternoon, the cycling teams will ride a time trial through Rotterdam. During the time trial, they will ride northbound (against the traffic direction) over Willemsbrug.
        • From 1:00 PM, Koninginnebrug/Prins Hendrikkade will be closed southbound.
        • From 1 p.m., the Willemsbrug will be closed in the southern direction.
          You can leave Noordereiland only via the Willemsbrug.
          This will remain open in the northern direction;
        • From 1:00 PM, Stieltjesstraat will be closed in both directions.
        • Roads will be reopened from 6:00 PM.

        Rotterdam reachability

        On August 11, 12 and 13, Rotterdam will turn yellow.
        That’s when the world’s biggest women’s cycling race starts in Rotterdam. Find out all about the city’s accessibility here.

        Reachability

        The Hague

        On Monday, August 12, 2024, the finish of the first stage of this international women’s cycling race will be in The Hague.
        Find out all about the city’s accessibility here.

        Reachability Dordrecht

        On August 13, the second leg of the Women’s Tour will start in Dordrecht. See all about the city’s accessibility here.

        Reachability

        View the closures and accessibility during cycling activities on 11, 12 and 13 August 2024 here.

        Public transportation

        The Tour de France Femmes 2024 has an impact on public transport in Rotterdam.
        So please allow for extra travel time and plan your trip in advance on www.ret.nl or the RET app.

        P+R

        If you plan to come by car, we recommend parking your car at a P+R and travelling further by public transport.

        Accessibility

        We highly value making our event accessible to everyone. The event is free, and special facilities will be provided for people with disabilities.

        Frequently Asked Questions

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        When will the Tour de France Femmes 2024 take place?

        From Sunday 11 August to Tuesday 13 August 2024, the Tour de France Femmes will take place in Rotterdam. Read more information here: Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift – Grand Départ Rotterdam (letourfemmes-rotterdam.nl).

        Do I need a ticket?

        No, the event is free of charge.

        Will the shops be open?

        Shops will be open according to their regular opening hours.

        What is the best way to get to the track?

        It will be busier than usual in the city. Therefore, if possible, we recommend coming to the event on foot, by public transport or by bike. Coming by car? Then park it at a P+R and continue travelling by public transport.

        What route do cycling teams take?

        Divided over Monday 12 August and Tuesday 13 August, the teams will complete three different stages. You can view the routes here: Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift – Grand Départ Rotterdam (letourfemmes-rotterdam.nl).

        Which roads will be closed?

        You can find the road closures here.

        What parking bans are there?

        The parking bans can be found here.

        Please note that parking ban times are not the same on every street. The exact times of the parking ban will be signposted on the street.

        There is a parking ban on my street, where should I park now?

        You can park your car in the same parking sector

        Which car parks are closed?

        During the Tour de France Femmes, fewer parking spaces will be available in some municipal parking garages, or the garages will be temporarily closed.

        Monday 12 august

        • Museumpark Parking Garage: not available, only exit until 15 minutes before the start of stage 1. An exception is made for EMC employees, who can enter and exit.
        • Wytemaweg Parking Garage: not available, only exit until 15 minutes before the start of stage 1.
        • Westzeedijk EMC Parking Garage: not available, only exit until 15 minutes before the start of stage 1.

        Tuesday 13 august

        • Maastoren Parking Garage: not available between 10:45 am and 11:35 am
        • Erasmusbrug Parkeer Garage: not available between 10:00 am en 20:00 pm

        What is the programme?

        Ahead of Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2024 in August, there are already plenty of activities to prepare for the cycling spectacle. The full programme can be viewed here: Programma – Tour de France Femmes (letourfemmes-rotterdam.nl)

        Furthermore, the event is spread over three days.

        Sunday 11 august

        On Sunday, the Cycling Festival will take place. On Sunday, there are several activities to do on the Glitterplein (Willemsplein). Fans can also cycle the time trial route themselves.

        Monday 12 august

        On Monday 12 August, the first stage will be ridden from Rotterdam to The Hague. It is 124 kilometres and will start at 12:15 at Museumpark. After the start in the Museumpark, next to the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the peloton will pass through the city centre, including the Coolsingel and the Witte de Withstraat.

        Tuesday 13 august

        On Tuesday 13 August, the second stage will be driven from Dordrecht to Rotterdam in the morning. This stage is 67 kilometres long. Those cycling teams will start at 9:15 am on the Energieplein in Dordrecht and are expected to finish around 11:36 am on the Boompjes at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge.

        In the afternoon, the third stage will be run, which is an individual time trial through Rotterdam. This time trial is 6.7 kilometres long. The cyclists will start at 15:10 at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge and finish on the Boompjes at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge.

        View full routes here: Etappes – Tour de France Femmes (letourfemmes-rotterdam.nl)

        Is public transport riding?

        The Tour de France Femmes 2024 has an impact on public transport in Rotterdam.
        So please allow for extra travel time and plan your trip in advance on www.ret.nl or the RET app.

        Where is the best place to park if I come by car?

        If you plan to come by car, we recommend parking your car at a P+R and travelling further by public transport.

        What are the start and finish locations?

        Monday 12 august

        Stage 1
        Start: 12:15, Museumpark
        Finish: 15:29, Kijkduin, The Hague

        Tuesday 13 august

        Stage 2
        Start: 9:15, Energieplein in Dordrecht
        Finish: around 11:36, Boompjes at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge

        Stage 3
        Start: 15:10, foot of the Erasmus Bridge
        Finish: 17:50, Boompjes at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge

        View full routes here: Etappes – Tour de France Femmes (letourfemmes-rotterdam.nl)

        Where can I find more information?

        All information about the Tour de Femmes France 2024 can be found here: Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift – Grand Départ Rotterdam (letourfemmes-rotterdam.nl)

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