Blankenburg link Rotterdam

The Blankenburg link will connect motorway A20 near Vlaardingen to the motorway A15 near Rozenburg.
big river with construction taking place next to it

© Rijkswaterstaat

Project description


The Blankenburg link will connect motorway A20 near Vlaardingen (North bank) to the motorway A15 near Rozenburg (South bank) by means of the new motorway A24, accommodating 2 x 3 lanes. The new link contributes to a robust road motorway network in the Rotterdam Area and improves the connection between the Rotterdam port and the economic heart of Netherlands, the Randstad.

Scope of work

TEC is the main consultant to the BAAK DBFM Consortium for the tunnel related design services (civil and MEP) for:

  • Holland tunnel
  • Maas Delta tunnel

The services were provided for the (winning) tender design, preliminary design, final design, detailed design and site engineering. For the project a full integrated 3D BIM model was developed that was used for an integrated tender design and further detailed up to the preparation of construction documents (LOD350) for both civil and MEP works. In addition, TEC held key positions in integrated design management, stakeholder management and technical committees.

Project facts Blankenburg link Rotterdam

  • Client
    BAAK EPCM v.o.f., consisting of Deme Group (B) and Ballast Nedam (NL)
  • Location
    Vlaardingen (Rotterdam)
  • Project phase
    Tender design - detailed design
  • Country
    Netherlands
  • Consultancy fee
    Approx. € 21 million
Arjan  Luttikholt - Deputy Managing Director / Senior Consultant

Arjan Luttikholt

Deputy Managing Director / Senior Consultant