Hasselt Cycle Highway to Corda Campus Gets Green Light

Hasselt, Belgium – The province of Limburg has taken a significant step towards enhancing cycling infrastructure with the approval of plans for a new cycle highway connecting to the Corda Campus. This decision marks a crucial advancement in realizing a long-desired bicycle route aimed at improving accessibility to the innovation hub.

The planned route will originate near the Provincial House, traverse the Albert Canal via the De Langeman bicycle bridge in Godsheide, and reach Corda Campus. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing cycle highways, specifically linking the F74 (North-South Limburg) and F72 (East-West Limburg) routes. A connection point at the Kiewit NMBS station's Hoppinpunt will link to the F74, further solidifying the network.

This development is particularly welcomed by the business community at Corda Campus, which hosts over 5,000 professionals. Raf Degens, CEO of Corda Campus, stated that the route is "much needed" for the campus. Provincial official Laura Olaerts emphasized its importance as a "missing piece" in the province's cycling network, promising a strong connection between the campus, university, and the city of Hasselt.

The construction will be carried out in two phases, with the northern section prioritized. Work on this initial phase is anticipated to commence by the end of 2027. Key features include a traffic separation where the cycle highway crosses Leeuwerikkenlaan-Detmoldlaan, a complete reconstruction of the Geboortedreef cycle path, and a new entrance for cyclists to Corda Campus. Phase two will involve improvements along Heidestraat, Handelskaai, Trichterheideweg, and the Demer crossing, alongside the creation of a bicycle street on Viltstraat. Some land acquisition will be necessary for the second phase, planned concurrently with the first.