The new lane makes it easier for traffic coming from Assen and Rolde along the N33 to join the N34 towards Emmen, so that queues are less likely to build up on the N33. On the south side of the roundabout, the bus lane to the public transport hub is being extended so that buses can leave the N34 sooner. The new layout will stay in place until the fly-over at the roundabout is built, which is expected in 2030.
| When | Where | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 19 October to Friday 18 December | Gieten public transport hub | Redesign; passengers and buses can still use it |
| Night of Thursday 29 to Friday 30 October, 10pm to 6am | The link from the N33 to the N34 at the roundabout, and the N34 towards Emmen between the roundabout and Gieten-Zuid (Oelenboom) | Closed while the contractor sets up the work site |
| Monday 16 to Friday 20 November, every evening and night from 7pm to 6am | The N34 between the roundabout and Gieten-Zuid, in both directions | Closed; asphalt on the new lane and the bus lane, new road markings |
| Sunday 22 and Sunday 29 November | Gieten public transport hub | The concrete pillars are removed, which may be noisy |
| Monday 23 to Friday 27 November | Gieten roundabout | Markings, crash barriers and signs, without closures; finished on Friday 27 November |
During the closures, through traffic will be diverted via other provincial roads and national roads. Buses will mostly keep to their usual routes, although the timetable may change; passengers can find the latest information from the bus operator Qbuzz.
- Link from the N33 to the N34Closed on the night of Thursday 29 to Friday 30 October, 10pm to 6am.
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N34 between the roundabout and Gieten-ZuidClosed towards Emmen on the night of 29 to 30 October, 10pm to 6am.
Closed in both directions from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November, every evening and night from 7pm to 6am. - Gieten roundaboutWhere the extra lane from the N33 from Assen to the N34 towards Emmen is being built. Finished on Friday 27 November.
- Gieten public transport hubRedesigned from Monday 19 October to Friday 18 December. It stays open; removing the pillars on Sunday 22 and 29 November may be noisy.
- Gieten-Zuid junction (Oelenboom)
More greenery and light at the public transport hub
Most of the concrete pillars at the hub are being removed; only those by the kiosk will stay. Lamp posts will take their place, and there will be seating among new planters of Corten steel and concrete. The bus platform is getting a coloured coating, the walking routes to it clear markings, and the kiosk windows photographs of the surrounding area.
Bart van Dekken, a member of the provincial executive: “In February 2025 we carried out a survey among passengers at the public transport hub. It showed a clear wish: more greenery, better lighting and greater personal safety.”
