From this Monday, October 7, extensive work will begin on the Brussels ring road near Anderlecht, as announced by Bruxelles Mobilité. This work is expected to continue until the end of December. Already this morning, significant slowdowns are to be deplored, with delays of up to 45 minutes, warned the regional body.
The traffic jams were expected, they arrived. This Monday, we were unable to reach the exact location where the work began because the traffic was so heavy around 7 a.m. The cars drive slowly and can even stop at times. The inner ring is closed between kilometers 54 and 53, forcing motorists to pass on two lanes of the outer ring.
The lines already start in three places, between Neerpede and Anderlecht towards Grand-Bigard, between Grimbergen and Machelen towards Zaventem and then, like every day, between Wezembeek-Oppem and Tervuren towards Waterloo. So be patient in the car this morning.
Bridge repairs
The bridge overlooking Boulevard Sylvain Dupuis in Anderlecht, used by R0 users, must be repaired due to cracks detected in the deck. To remedy this situation, Brussels Mobility intervenes directly on the ring between October 7 and December 20. Throughout the duration of the work, traffic will be distributed on the outer ring, where two lanes will be reserved for each direction of traffic, and speed will be reduced. In addition, access to the outer ring via the Chaussée de Ninove ramp will be closed. Drivers must use the entrance located on Avenue d’Itterbeek to reach the ring.
These developments risk causing significant traffic jams, especially during rush hours, hence the forecast of an additional travel time of up to 45 minutes. Brussels Mobility therefore recommends that users opt for alternative means of transport or avoid the R0 ring as much as possible.
Note that this work is in addition to that already underway at the Léonard crossroads, carried out by the Flemish Region. Consequently, traffic throughout the Brussels region could be particularly disrupted during this period.
The second phase of work in Anderlecht, which this time will concern the outer ring towards Mons, is planned for the summer of 2025.
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