Council of State Blocks Plan to Widen Utrecht Ring Road

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The ruling by the highest administrative court brings a definitive end to a case that has sparked decades of resistance. "We have now completely won the political and legal battle," said Jos Kloppenburg, a key figure in the fight against widening the highway.

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Earlier this year, a majority of the House of Representatives voted against the much-discussed widening of the A27 near the Amelisweerd nature reserve in Utrecht.

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Minister Vincent Karremans (Infrastructure and Water Management) responded in a statement that the Council of State has blocked the widening of the highways around Utrecht is disappointing. "This is bad news for accessibility, housing, and the economy."