If you live in The Hague, you’ve probably seen some fenced-off zones and a heavy police presence. However, these aren’t the only changes on the horizon. 🚧
According to the municipality’s website, The Hague is implementing one of the largest security operations in Dutch history for the upcoming NATO summit.
From lockdown zones to diverted traffic, here’s how they’re going to affect you. 👇
Get ready for lockdown zones
Multiple areas in the city have now been fully fenced off and will likely stay that way until June 26.
The list of areas you might want to avoid includes:
- Streets around the World Forum: Until June 25, streets such as Catsheuvel, Eisenhowerlaan, Zorgvliet, Johan de Wittlaan, Adriaan Goekooplaan, and Scheveningseweg are only accessible to residents.
- Zeestraat: Various safety measures will apply to the area around the Carlton Ambassador, Hilton, and Panorama Mesdag hotels from June 22 to 26.
- The Hague Forest North (Haagse Bos Noord): Other safety measures will be in effect from 5 PM, June 24, to 11 AM, June 25.
Thinking about a quiet boat ride down one of the Hague’s canals instead? Helaas, you won’t be able to do that, either. All of the city’s canals (and a few bridges) are out of commission from June 20 to 26.
Your route might be diverted
With the Johan de Wittlaan facing a key area during the NATO summit, it has now been closed to external traffic between Eisenhowerlaan and the beginning of President Kennedylaan.
Unlike with the lockdown areas, this closure will remain in place until August 2025, so do plan your route accordingly.
Good to know: The Hague has a full list of travel advice and diversions here, which is super handy for planning your route in the midst of NATO chaos.
If you’ll be driving around any of the lockdown areas, you should be aware that the Hague currently has a parking ban in place.
Not removing your vehicle in time might get it towed, unless you live in a neighbouring area and have applied for a temporary parking permit. You can apply for one of these permits by emailing navotop2025@denhaag.nl with your licence plate and address.
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