A few kilometers away, the Gare du Nord where a temporary terminus will take place, another problem: a “perched water table” complicates the tunnel work launched. A permit application has been submitted, but the green light has still not been given for the execution of the project using new techniques.
Brussels Metro 3, the missing link
“During discussions between Infrabel and the applicant, it was noted that it was preferable to open the tracks for a short period to install a new structure rather than working underpinning for a long period with a lighter impact“, said Secretary of State Ans Persoons (Vooruit), questioned by Isabelle Pauthier (Ecolo). “This is the choice made in consultation with Infrabel, for a short-term heavy impact instead of a weak impact, but lasting a longer period..”
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A response that makes the environmentalist MP, known as a fierce opponent of the metro 3 project, react: “so new scoop: rail traffic will be interrupted. The Gare du Nord is the largest in the country, one might wonder about the impact on rail traffic. I hope the work will be carried out at night.”
According to Bruzz, this opening of the North-South junction should have a minimal impact, because the work will be carried out on two lanes and during the weekend.
