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Traffic jams peaked at 577 kilometres on Thursday morning, according to the Dutch road authority, and remained extensive after 9am.
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Congestion on Dutch roads reached 577 kilometres at its peak on Thursday morning, 1 October, making it the busiest Thursday morning rush hour of 2026, according to the road authority Rijkswaterstaat, as cited by news agency ANP. Shortly after 9am, traffic jams still stretched for 450 kilometres. [1]
Motorists were warned to allow extra journey time, particularly around major cities. [1]
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