Zwolle Traffic Cameras: 500+ Live Cams

Zwolle is a mid-size Dutch city of roughly 130,000 residents that punches well above its weight as a traffic hub. Sitting at the junction of the A28 and A50, the city serves as the gateway between the Randstad and the northern provinces of Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen. The A28 motorway stretches 188 kilometers from Utrecht through Amersfoort and Zwolle to Groningen, carrying heavy commuter and commercial traffic between the economic centers of the north and south.

According to the TomTom Traffic Index, Dutch traffic congestion increased 3% in 2025, with Overijssel province seeing a 19% spike in congestion — partly attributed to German border controls that rippled across the eastern provinces. Zwolle's position as a crossroads makes it particularly sensitive to these regional shifts.

TrafficVision aggregates feeds from Rijkswaterstaat's national monitoring network to deliver comprehensive coverage of Zwolle's roads, helping commuters and through-travelers alike stay ahead of delays.

Key Highway Corridors

City Traffic Patterns

Zwolle's traffic follows a compact but intense pattern. The city center is largely car-free — the Netherlands' cycling culture is especially strong here, with Zwolle regularly ranking among the country's top cycling cities. But the ring roads and motorway approaches tell a different story.

Morning Rush (07:00–09:00)

The A28 southbound toward Amersfoort and the A50 toward Apeldoorn experience the heaviest morning congestion. Commuters heading to Randstad jobs create queues that can extend several kilometers from the Zwolle-Zuid interchange. The adaptive median lanes on the A28 activate during this period to add capacity.

Evening Rush (16:30–18:30)

Northbound traffic on the A28 backs up as commuters return from Utrecht and Amersfoort. The Hattemerbroek interchange — where the A50 merges into the A28 — is a consistent evening bottleneck. Bookmark this interchange on TrafficVision for daily monitoring.

Weekend and Holiday Traffic

Zwolle sits on the main route to the Frisian Lakes and the northern coast. Summer weekends bring recreational traffic surges on the A28 northbound, particularly on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings.

Districts and Approaches

Zwolle-Zuid

The southern approach via the A28 is the busiest entry point. The Zwolle-Zuid interchange connects the motorway to the N35 and serves the Oosterenk business park. Cameras here provide early warning of queuing before it reaches the city center ring.

Stadshagen

This western residential district generates significant morning outflow toward the A28. The connecting roads can bottleneck where they merge onto the motorway. TrafficVision cameras at these merge points help commuters time their departure.

Isala Hospital Area

Isala, one of the Netherlands' largest hospitals, sits along the A28 corridor. The hospital exits on the N35 create localized congestion during shift changes. Checking cameras in this area before a visit helps you plan your approach.

Voorst and Eastern Approaches

The N337 and local roads connecting Zwolle to the eastern IJssel river bridges carry commuters from Dalfsen and Deventer. Bridge openings on the IJssel occasionally create unexpected delays — live cameras provide the only real-time confirmation of bridge status.

Weather Impacts

Zwolle's location in the eastern Netherlands means it experiences more extreme weather variation than the coastal cities. Winter fog along the IJssel river valley regularly reduces visibility on the A28 and A50. Ice formation occurs more frequently here than in the milder western provinces, prompting Rijkswaterstaat to activate dynamic speed limits.

Heavy rainfall causes ponding on the flat motorway sections, and strong easterly winds during spring create challenging driving conditions on exposed stretches. TrafficVision cameras show you actual road surface conditions — information that a weather forecast alone cannot provide.

Connection to the Broader Network

Zwolle functions as a critical node in the Netherlands motorway network. Traffic moving between the Randstad (Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague) and the northern provinces must pass through or around Zwolle. The city also sits on the main route from the western Netherlands to Germany via the A28–A1 corridor.

For travelers heading north to Groningen, checking Zwolle-area cameras before departure provides an early read on conditions along the entire A28. TrafficVision's 135,000+ cameras across 130+ countries include comprehensive Dutch coverage sourced directly from Rijkswaterstaat feeds.

How to Use TrafficVision for Zwolle

Whether you are a daily commuter or passing through, TrafficVision gives you several ways to monitor Zwolle traffic:

• Interactive map: Zoom into Zwolle and tap any camera marker for a live feed. Clustering groups nearby cameras so the map stays readable.
• Grid view: Browse and filter all Zwolle-area cameras in a searchable, sortable grid for rapid scanning.
• Route builder: Plot your drive from origin to destination and see every camera along the route.
• Favorites: Bookmark the interchanges and stretches you check daily — they sync across devices with a free account.
• Search: Type "Zwolle" or "A28" to instantly find relevant cameras.

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