Detour during façade repairs on the east side of the bridge, Roeterseiland Campus

13 July 2026

On the Roeterseiland Campus, we’re carrying out phased repairs and maintenance to the façades of buildings REC B/C/D. The next phase will take place on the east side of the Bridge (REC D), alongside the Nieuwe Achtergracht. Work starts in mid‑August and will take around eight weeks, depending on the weather. To ensure safe working, the contractor (BAM) will put a detour in place for people using this outdoor route. The façade repairs will not affect Intreeweek in week 35.

On the east side of the Bridge (REC D), the area highlighted in green will be repaired. To do this, a section of the public area will be closed off — see the area shaded in brown (click the image to enlarge).

About the façade repairs

Since 2024, the UvA has been working with BAM to repair the façades of REC B/C/D, where leaks have occurred since handover. Work is now on the east side of REC D — see the green area in the image. The contractor will take a number of measures to carry out the repairs here as safely as possible and with as little disturbance as possible.

Possible disturbance

To work on the façades, BAM will have to unscrew and refit the window frames. These are short operations that will be audible outdoors. Teaching will not be affected. Exam schedules are being taken into account and there is coordination between the UvA and the contractor.

Temporary diversion

BAM will set up a works site designated as a safety zone. This means part of the public area will be fenced off to prevent unsafe situations. The barrier concerns a small section under the bridge (see the images below), which means no one can pass through. On the other side of the fencing, the public area, such as the benches, can still be used. Any inconvenience to passers‑by will be during the contractor’s working hours: daily from 07:00 to 18:00 at the latest. Outside these hours, the fencing will be removed.

The closure will be marked with site fencing. This means you won’t be able to pass via this route. You can still use the rest of the public area, such as the benches (click the image to enlarge).

During the works, the contractor will set up a designated safety zone (click the image to enlarge).

Accessability

The contractor will install signs to inform people about the diversion. During the diversion, the other usual walking routes will remain open. The car park of REC E, REC L+G and the Health Centre will remain accessible, and accessibility for people with disabilities will not be compromised.

No impact on Intreeweek

The UvA has informed BAM about Intreeweek in week 35 and agreed that the façade repairs will not affect those activities on campus. The works site will be removed and set up again several times on 24–26 August for the organisation of Intreeweek.

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