Samenvatting

The accessibility of the Rotterdam region and port is important for the economy of not only the region itself but for the Netherlands as a whole. This is because, in addition to the largest port complex in Europe and Greenport Westland, the Rotterdam region also offers space for various business services and creative activities.
Even though the Dutch government had previous investments in roads and public transport before 2020 it appears that the accessibility of the Rotterdam region by road infrastructure still has room for improvements and growth. Rotterdam Vooruit Masterplan is a plan and vision for infrastructure improvements in the Rotterdam region for the 20-year period between 2020 and 2040 and the Blankenburg connection Project – A24 is a part of it. This connection will, on the north side connect to the A20 via a recessed junction in both directions, and on the south side, the new road connects to the A15 in a junction with several flyovers.
This Research Report is focused on the north side of the new A24 connection, or the junction between A24 and A20. In this current connection, there are three dive-unders that aim to provide an effective connection to the A20.

The main research question is: What is the best alternative design to the current design developed by W+B for the interchange between the new A24 motorway and the already existing A20, that is more cost-effective while still providing the required traffic safety?

The goal of each research is the overarching purpose of its conductance. The goal of the research aims to provide clarity as to what this study is all about. This is usually done from a broad perspective.
The main goal of this research report is to investigate and analyze the current design for the new connection between A24 (currently in construction) and A20 and provide an alternative that does not limit the traffic safety and is more cost-effective.