Major Truck Accident Causes Extensive Damage In Tunnel – Possible Closure Until After Rush Hour

An oversized truck caused significant damage in the Beneluxtunnel on June 29, 2026, forcing the closure of one tunnel tube. Rijkswaterstaat officials indicated the closure may remain in effect until after the evening rush hour, according to reporting from Rijnmond.

Why is the Beneluxtunnel tube closed?

The closure follows an incident where a truck exceeding the tunnel’s height limits struck the ceiling or infrastructure, resulting in what Rijnmond described as significant damage. The impact necessitated an immediate safety assessment and repair operation to ensure the tunnel remains structurally sound for traffic.

The Beneluxtunnel serves as a primary transit artery for vehicles traveling between Rotterdam and the island of Voorne-Putten. Disruptions in this corridor typically cause immediate congestion for commuters and freight transport moving toward the Vondelingenplaat area.

How long will the closure last?

Rijkswaterstaat, the government agency responsible for the Dutch national road network, has not yet provided a definitive reopening time. However, the agency noted that one of the tubes could remain closed until after the evening rush hour on June 29, 2026, according to Rijnmond.

Traffic management typically prioritizes the clearance of the wreckage and a safety inspection of the overhead structures before reopening lanes to the public. The potential for the closure to extend through the rush hour suggests the damage is extensive enough to require more than a rapid cleanup.

Rijkswaterstaat continues to manage the traffic flow and provides updates on the status of the remaining open tube to mitigate delays for motorists in the region.