After improving the entrance area of the Zernike Campus Groningen last summer, the next two phases of Upgrade Zernikelaan will take place: the east side of the Duisenberg pond and the northern part of the Zernike Campus. Preparatory work has started on Monday 9 March. By the end of 2020 the two subareas will be ready.

Improvement east side Duisenberg pond and the northern part of the Campus

For several years, the quay area along the east side of the Duisenberg pond has not been a pretty sight. The footpaths are no longer passable and the western part of the road has been out of use for a number of years. The quay area is now being transformed into a pleasant leasure area. It will become a green, accessible quay area with a better connection to the pond. The steep, stone quay will be demolished and a sloping bank will soon be created along the pond. Water lilies will be planted and there will be marsh cypress trees, trees that colour with the seasons. There will also be a long boardwalk along the length of the pond. Finally, on the north side, a wide staircase to the water will be made, a nice place to sit at the water's edge.

The northern part of the Campus will be safer and greener between KVI and Professor Uilkensweg. Safer by separating footpaths and cycle paths from the road and greener by planting many trees along the road and to the side.