In the summer months, Brussels Mobility secures the Baljuw and Vleurgat tunnel in Brussels. As a result, the capacity in both tunnels is limited to one lane per direction of travel. Unfortunately, there is no other option that is quick and easy to implement.
The work is a result of a corrosion problem of the roof in both tunnels. Struts will be placed to reinforce the roof from the inside.
In a first phase (from 15 June to 20 July), the tunnel shaft in the direction of Ter Kameren will be closed and the tunnel shaft in the direction of the center will be adjusted to one lane per direction of travel. In a second phase (from 21 July to 28 August), the tunnel shaft towards the center will be closed and traffic in the tunnel shaft towards Ter Kameren will be reopened for only one lane. Traffic in the direction of the center will then be diverted above ground.
From August 28, the works should be over and the tunnels will be reopened, but only from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Even then, only one lane will be available in each direction of travel.
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“Traffic jams are possible at different places and times,” said Brussels Mobility. “That is why accompanying measures are being taken, such as adjusting traffic lights.” Brussels Mobility ensures that the area around metro station Louise is still easily accessible by public transport during the works.
Strutting the tunnel roofs is only a provisional measure. In parallel, Brussels Mobility has started the procedure for a complete renovation of both tunnels.
This article is originally published on bruzz.be
