2025-02-14
Weekend Traffic Disruptions on the Route to the Netherlands – No Passage Through Beveren and Tijsmans Tunnels
This coming weekend, drivers should prepare for major traffic disruptions on the route to the Netherlands. From Friday evening to Monday morning, the Beveren and Tijsmans tunnels in Belgium will be completely closed due to roadworks. This may significantly impact traffic in the area, particularly near the Liefkenshoek Tunnel.
From Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM to Monday, February 17, 2025, at 5:00 AM, the Belgian Agency for Roads and Traffic will carry out urgent maintenance work in the Beveren and Tijsmans tunnels in the direction of the Netherlands. As a result, both tunnels will be fully closed, which could severely disrupt transit traffic in the region.
Impact on Traffic and Alternative Routes
The closures will affect access to the Liefkenshoek Tunnel, which will be the only alternative route towards the Netherlands. Drivers should expect heavy traffic and potential congestion on detour routes.
Recommended Detours
For trucks and passenger vehicles traveling towards the Netherlands, the following detours are suggested:⏺️ Via the Liefkenshoek Tunnel – Heavy traffic expected; it is advisable to plan ahead or consider other alternatives.
⏺️ Via the E17 motorway towards Ghent.
⏺️ Via the Antwerp Ring Road (R1) – Expect possible delays.
