The Municipality of The Hague is constructing a dedicated bus lane along Binckhorstlaan. This is between Wegastraat and Mercuriusweg. The work will start on Monday, October 26, and is expected to last five weeks. During the works, motorists should expect diversions and extra travel time. Thanks to the bus lane, HTM bus lines 26 and 28 will soon be able to run more according to schedule and serve their original stops again.
Livable residential area
The dedicated bus lane will be located on the existing parallel road on the east side of Binckhorstlaan and will be ready for use in December 2026. This marks the next step in the development of the Binckhorst, as Alderman for Area Development Henk Harms also observes: “A good, liveable residential area requires amenities close to home. Public transport is one of those amenities. The Binckhorst can only grow if we keep in mind that the district remains accessible to everyone who lives or works there.”
Parallel road closed to through automobile traffic
For the construction, the parallel road at the Binckhorstlaan-Mercuriusweg intersection will be closed. Traffic will be diverted via surrounding roads. Destinations and main roads in the area will remain accessible. Businesses may experience disruption due to the changed situation during the works. After December 4, traffic on the parallel road will only be able to turn right onto Mercuriusweg-oost.
Cyclists and pedestrians are temporarily unable to pass Mercuriusweg
Cyclists and pedestrians on Binckhorstlaan are temporarily unable to pass Mercuriusweg. From Mercuriusweg, cyclists can, however, ride north.
More information
For more information (in Dutch) about the works and a diversion map, visit Binckhorstlaan: dedicated bus lane – Accessibility The Hague