Safe (water)ways

We have traditionally been responsible for the management and maintenance of dike and polder roads in part of our working area. Only the oldest water boards manage public roads. These are the water boards in the 'low-lying' provinces of North Holland, South Holland, Utrecht, and Zeeland. We also manage waterways, bridges, and locks.

Transfer to municipalities

Road management is not one of the water board's core tasks. We therefore want to divest ourselves of this task and transfer responsibility for the roads to the municipalities. We are pressing ahead with this process and have now transferred road management to 21 of the 23 municipalities. When it comes to the management and maintenance of roads that have not yet been transferred, road safety is the highest priority for HHNK. 

What does HHNK do?

We manage another 214kilometre roads in the municipalities of Purmerend and Waterland, mainly outside built-up areas. These roads are owned by HHNK. Roads within built-up areas are generally the responsibility of the municipality. Our activities are aimed at designing roads in such a way that they encourage safe use.

This also includes, for example, combating slippery conditions in winter. In addition, we maintain 100 kilometre for the Province and operate 28 locks and bridges.

  • Road transfer

    We still manage roads in Purmerend and Waterland. Road safety is a priority.

  • Mowing roadside verges

    From May to September, we mow the verges along our roads in three mowing rounds.

  • Road policy

    Road safety and regional cooperation are central to our road policy.

  • Road management and maintenance

    To keep the roads safe, we provide paving, road markings, and lighting, among other things. 

  • De-icing

    Even when roads are slippery due to freezing, black ice, or snow, we want to keep them as safe as possible.

  • Clay on the road

    When it is wet, the road often becomes contaminated with clay. This is dangerous because it leads to slippery conditions.

  • Tree maintenance and felling along roads

    The trees along our roads must not pose a danger to road users.

  • Waterways, locks, and bridges

    We manage around 100 kilometre . We also manage and operate 28 bridges and locks.

  • Report on roads

    Do you see damage to the road or an obstacle on the road? Report it to us!