Every day, nitrogen dioxide (exhaust fumes) and fine particulate matter descend onto the surrounding area from the A10. A question for those living close to the A10 may ask themself, conscious that they are inhaling fine dust and exhaust fumes daily: if you live next to the A10, will you die sooner? The RIVM calculates greater health risks for fine particulate matter than for nitrogen dioxide. Swart does not provide figures on how much your lifespan is shortened by living next to the A10, and neither does the RIVM. “Anyone living close to the A10 runs a greater risk of premature death.

Source: Het Parool December 19, 2025 05:14 UTC