Renovation largely ready by the end of 2020

Work on the upgrade at Zernikelaan is in full swing. At the moment work is being done in several places at the same time. Because the Campus is now a lot quieter, work that was planned for next year has been brought forward. Most of the upgrade will be completed by the end of this year.

Entrance on the south side and Zernikeplein

The entrance to the campus on the side of the ring road, was completed last year. Here the roadway has been renewed, new bicycle and pedestrian paths have been installed and the route to Crematoriumlaan has been moved. The exits of the ring road have been widened and traffic lights have been created. This has improved road safety. 

Many cables and pipes are currently being moved on Zernikeplein. The square is largely open. Diversion routes for cyclists and pedestrians have been created. From mid-June work will be done on renewing the bus lane and the bicycle footpath. A grandstand will be built at the Willem-Alexander Sports Center in the summer of 2021. 

Duisenberg pond

The Duisenberg pond is undergoing a huge metamorphosis. The quay will be replaced by ramps so that you can sit closer to the water and there will be a boardwalk. At this moment, the piles for the new foundation have been placed and work is being carried out on the steel construction up to the construction section. The woodwork is applied after the construction section. The renovated pond will be ready in December.

Zernikelaan North and bus junction

New ponds have been dug on the north side of Zernikelaan, near EnTranCe, a new cycle path and footpath have been constructed and a walkway runs between the trees. Trees will be planted here in autumn, creating a park-like environment. Until July 19, work will be done here on the road between the Prof. Uilkensweg and the Pondematen.

The junction for the buses is being renovated. This is planned for the summer of 2021. The last part of the roadway will also be tackled.

Zernike Campus

The Zernike Campus is a dynamic area where knowledge institutions and corporate life meet each other.The project Upgrade Zernikelaan is a collaboration between the municipality of Groningen, the University of Groningen, Hanzehogeschool Groningen Campus Groningen and is being done by contractor Oosterhof Holman.

Source drone photo's: Oosterhof Holman