Brussels Ring Road Chaos: Major Roadworks and Bridge Repairs to Cause Severe Delays Until December 2024

October 5, 2024
Brussels Ring Road Chaos: Major Roadworks and Bridge Repairs to Cause Severe Delays Until December 2024
  • Starting October 7, 2024, Bruxelles Mobilité will initiate significant roadwork on the Brussels ring road at Anderlecht, which is expected to last until December 20, 2024.

  • Motorists are advised to consider alternative transportation methods or avoid the R0 ring road altogether due to anticipated traffic disruptions and congestion.

  • During peak hours, drivers may experience delays of up to 45 minutes as a result of the construction.

  • Repairs are also underway on a bridge over Boulevard Sylvain Dupuis, which has been restricted to one lane in each direction since July due to visible cracks.

  • The repair work on the bridge is set to continue until the end of December 2024, with a speed limit of 50 km/h enforced in the area.

  • The inner ring road will be closed between kilometers 54 and 53, redirecting traffic to the outer ring where two lanes will remain open in both directions.

  • Access to the outer ring via the Ninove road entrance will be closed during this construction period, but entry from Avenue d'Itterbeek will remain open.

  • These roadworks coincide with ongoing construction at the Léonard junction led by the Flemish Region, further complicating traffic conditions.

  • Traffic jams are expected, particularly for drivers heading towards Groot-Bijgaarden and Halle, with delays of 30 minutes or more during rush hour.

  • Looking ahead, a second phase of construction on the outer ring towards Mons is scheduled for summer 2025.

  • Brussels Mobility has commenced repair works on the bridge located on the greater Brussels orbital ring road in Anderlecht.

  • The ongoing roadworks are part of a broader effort to improve infrastructure in the region, although they will cause significant disruptions in the meantime.

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