Controversial roundabout blocks to be removed: "Making and unmaking costs money"

After four years of political contention and traffic disruption, Brussels is finally set to remove a significant number of concrete blocks from the controversial Montgomery roundabout. The installation of these blocks in 2022, alongside the creation of new bike lanes, aimed to temporarily manage traffic flow but became a symbol of prolonged urban planning debates.

Bruxelles Mobilité has announced upcoming work to remove over a hundred blocks, with plans to leave only road markings in some areas and bollards in others. This move aligns with the current administration's strategy to progressively eliminate such traffic management structures. However, the announcement has sparked debate among local municipalities.

Woluwe-Saint-Lambert criticized the regional government for a "forceful approach," stating they were not adequately informed. Meanwhile, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre welcomed the removal but raised concerns about safety, particularly regarding road markings, and called for better urban beautification. The future of a larger redevelopment project for the Avenue de Tervueren remains uncertain, adding to the ongoing planning complexities.

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C'est bien qu'on retire les blocs, cela fait cinq ans qu'on le demande