A24 Blankenburg Connection closed? Alternative routes without toll costs
The A24 Blankenburg Connection links the A15 at Rozenburg with the A20 at Vlaardingen and improves accessibility around Rotterdam. In the event of a closure due to works or an incident, or if you consciously choose not to pay toll, toll-free alternatives are always available. Read more about how e-TOL on the A24 works in our extensive article about the Blankenburg Connection. This article lists the main alternatives.
You are never obliged to use the A24
An important principle when paying toll on the A24: a free alternative route is always available. Rijkswaterstaat set this as a condition when introducing e-TOL on the A24 Blankenburg Connection. You only pay toll if you consciously choose to use this road.
Reasons for a closure of the A24
The A24 Blankenburg Connection may be temporarily (partially) closed due to:
- Planned maintenance or works on the A24 Blankenburg Connection
- An incident or accident on the road
- Emergencies such as a fire or malfunction in the tunnel technical installations
Rijkswaterstaat publishes planned closures in advance via its website and the ANWB Wegenwacht app. In the event of unplanned closures such as incidents, diversions are immediately indicated via navigation services. Diversion routes are indicated with temporary signs.
Alternative routes around Rotterdam
The A24 links the A15 (Rozenburg) with the A20 (Vlaardingen). In the event of a closure, the main alternative connections in the Rotterdam region are via the Beneluxtunnel on the A15 or via existing routes through Rotterdam. Rijkswaterstaat always sets up an official diversion route in the event of closures.
Via the Beneluxtunnel (A15)
The Beneluxtunnel on the A15 is a nearby toll-free river crossing in the region. More traffic is to be expected on this route when the A24 is closed. Allow for longer travel times during peak hours.
Checking current traffic information
Always check the current traffic situation before departure via:
- Rijkswaterstaat Traffic Information: www.rijkswaterstaat.nl/verkeersinformatie
- ANWB Traffic
- Your navigation app (Google Maps, Waze, TomTom)
Consciously choosing a toll-free route around Rotterdam
Want to save the €1.57 per passage (light vehicles) or €9.49 (heavy vehicles)? You can always consciously choose a toll-free route. Do bear in mind a longer travel time and possibly more traffic on the alternative connections.
Do you use the A24 regularly? Then automatic payment via MOVE-IZI is the most convenient solution. You register your licence plate(s) once and then pay automatically, without extra costs.
Comparing costs: toll versus a longer route
Those who avoid the A24 to avoid toll drive a longer route. The extra distance, travel time and fuel costs vary per departure and destination point. Whether driving around is actually cheaper depends on the vehicle type, fuel price and current traffic situation. For occasional use, calculating per passage is most useful. For daily use, automatic payment via MOVE-IZI is generally most practical and manageable.
Rijkswaterstaat always informs about closures
Rijkswaterstaat is required to inform road users in time about planned closures. This is done via the website rijkswaterstaat.nl, the Rijkswaterstaat app, traffic signs along the road and via the ANWB. In emergencies such as a fire or incident on the A24 Blankenburg Connection, immediate action is taken and diversion routes are activated. Current traffic information is also available via the phone number 0800-8002 of the Traffic Information Service.
Paying toll via MOVE-IZI if you do use the A24
If you did use the A24, you pay e-TOL based on your licence plate. Via MOVE-IZI this is automatically settled as soon as your vehicle is registered by an overhead gantry with cameras. You do not need to check per passage whether payment has been processed. This is particularly convenient if you sometimes consciously choose the A24 and sometimes drive around: MOVE-IZI only processes the passages on which you actually used the A24. Passages on alternative routes are not charged.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if the A24 is closed?
Current closure information can be found via Rijkswaterstaat (www.rijkswaterstaat.nl), the ANWB or your navigation app.
Is a toll-free alternative route always available?
Yes. Rijkswaterstaat set it as a condition that a free alternative route is always available. You are never obliged to use the A24.
Do I pay toll if I have to take a diversion due to a closure?
If you do not use the A24, you also do not pay toll. e-TOL is only charged if your licence plate is registered by the overhead gantries with cameras on the A24.
What are the consequences for traffic when the A24 is closed?
When there is a closure, traffic is redirected to alternative routes. Rijkswaterstaat sets up official diversion routes and communicates this via the usual traffic channels.
Date: 16-07-2026
