The speed limit on three stretches of Dutch motorway is going back up to 130 kph during the day, infrastructure minister Barry Madlener has confirmed. A return to a daytime 130 kph “where possible” was included in the right-wing government’s coalition plans and is a key wish of the far-right PVV.

The new speed limit will be introduced on the A7 Afsluitdijk, on the A7 between Winschoten and the German border and on the A6 north of Lelystad. It will come into effect in the second quarter of next year if all goes according to plan, the minister, who represents the PVV, said.

The three stretches of road have all been assessed for nitrogen pollution levels, noise and road safety to make sure the new speed limit can be brought in. A fourth stretch of motorway on the A37 is currently being checked out.

Madlener said more parts of the motorway network will be looked for a possible increase next year.

The Netherlands had a daytime 130 kph speed limit on a number of roads up to 2020 but it was cut to compensate for the extra pollution generated by the construction industry – particularly of new homes.

A large number of building projects had been put on hold after the Council of State ruled current measures to reduce nitrous oxide and ammonia pollution were insufficient.