Brussels ring road to separate local and transit traffic in bid to ease congestion

The Flemish government is planning to separate local and transit traffic on an enlarged Brussels ring road in a bid to ease congestion in the north of the city. Earmarked to start in 2016 the €380 million project, which would create special lanes for local and transit traffic, would involve major road work. The Brussels government is divided over the plan, with some officials saying that it will only encourage more traffic in the long run. Apart from the ring road plan, the Flemish government is also con
October 31, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The Flemish government is planning to separate local and transit traffic on an enlarged Brussels ring road in a bid to ease congestion in the north of the city.

Earmarked to start in 2016 the €380 million project, which would create special lanes for local and transit traffic, would involve major road work. The Brussels government is divided over the plan, with some officials saying that it will only encourage more traffic in the long run. Apart from the ring road plan, the Flemish government is also considering installing cycle routes and tram routes.
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