Construction of a new neighborhood is set to begin in Utrecht next week. The neighborhood, called Merwede, is scheduled to be the largest car-free district in the Netherlands, with 6,000 homes. The area will be between the Merwedekanaal and Park Transwijk, in the southwestern part of the city, and will be able to house an estimated 12,000 people.The area consists of 1,800 social rental homes, 1,500 mid-range rental and affordable owner-occupied homes, and 2,700 private sector rental and owner-occupied homes, according to the municipality.
You usually need to get a permit beforehand, except emergency vehicles. These areas are large enough to accommodate them, but the spaces are planned for people, not just cars. If by lorry you mean an 18 wheeler, I don’t think it can maneuver there, it’s usually smaller trucks being used.
For Merwede specifically, ebikes and small electric vehicles are allowed (up to 1,3m wide). If you need to build/remodel/move in or out, you request an exemption with the council. You won’t be able to park anywhere, there will be designated areas for it close to your destination
Having that in mind, tradespeople don’t need huge pick up trucks, you will likely see them using a van or cargo bikes like this one:
