Demonstrations and road blocks in Belgium

Demonstrations and road blocks

Belgium (April 04, 2016)

Following the entry into force of the Belgian road toll on 1 April, there are several demonstrations by road transport operators currently in progress: • road blocks on the A4 at Habay, in both directions; • road blocks on the A8 at the Froyenne interchange, in both directions (the traffic heading into Brussels is at a complete standstill from the Lamain border-crossing); • road blocks on the A8 at the Lessines interchange (29) – only access roads are blocked; access to the Zoning of Ghislenghien is impossible Road blocks at the Marquain interchange (A8#A17) – concern all access roads from Kortrijk to Brussels and vice-versa.

Drivers trying to reach France are advised to use the A16, as of the Tournai-Kain interchange (from Brussels). The Tournai-Froyenne-Kain area should be avoided (A8 and A17). Drivers heading in the direction of Luxemburg should take the E42 towards Liège, then the A27.

For more information, please check the Belgian Federal Police website and Trafiroutes (in French only).

Source: IRU/ inforoutes.be