The renovation work that is being carried out on the Vilvoorde Viaduct that is part of the Brussels Orbital Motorway in Flemish Brabant has enters a new phase from today. From this evening (Friday 9 August 2024) until spring 2026 heavy goods vehicles will not be allowed to drive over the viaduct during the weekends. Drivers of vehicles that weigh more than 3.5 tonnes that wish to travel between the west and the east of the country are advised to use the southern part of the orbital motorway via Halle, Ittre and Waterloo.
From this evening (9 August 2024), welding work will get underway on the Vilvoorde Viaduct. Due to the work vehicles that are heavier than 3.5 tonnes will be prohibited from travelling over the viaduct between 11pm on Friday on 4 am until spring 2026, lorries heavier than 3.5 tonnes will no longer be allowed to drive along it at weekends between 11 p.m. on Fridays and 4 a.m. on Mondays.
HGV drivers travelling between Ghent and Leuven are advised to use the southern part the Brussels Orbital via Halle, Ittre and Waterloo. The work will be carried out at the weekend as there is less traffic. However, there may still be disruption, as work is also being carried out on the Leonard Tunnel on the southern part of the Brussel Orbital. This work is due to conclude on 18 August.