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Hasselt's Grote Ring intersection to get new road surface at Campusbrug

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hasselt is replacing the road surface on the Campusbrug bridge near the Grote Ring and Elfde-Liniestraat intersection.
  • The work, which began yesterday evening, will last until August 10 and will reduce traffic lanes on the Grote Ring.
  • While the intersection will be inaccessible to traffic from Elfde-Liniestraat, nearby businesses and schools will remain accessible via detours.

Hasselt is undertaking significant roadworks at the intersection of the Grote Ring (R71) and Elfde-Liniestraat, focusing on replacing the road surface of the Campusbrug, a vital pedestrian and bicycle bridge. The project commenced yesterday evening and is scheduled for completion on August 10.

This road has been in use for years, so we are not just removing the top layer of asphalt, but opting for a completely new road build. This will ensure the intersection can be used for many more years.

— Zoë DebbautSpokesperson for Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer, explaining the necessity and scope of the roadworks.

Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer (AWV) spokesperson Zoë Debbaut explained that the existing concrete and asphalt layers are being removed to allow for a completely new road structure. "This road has been in use for years, so we are not just removing the top layer of asphalt, but opting for a completely new road build," Debbaut stated. "This will ensure the intersection can be used for many more years."

We are working until August 10 on the intersection, but traffic on the Grote Ring can pass the works. That will have to be on a limited number of lanes.

— Zoë DebbautExplaining the traffic management plan during the construction period.

Traffic on the Grote Ring will be managed with a reduced number of lanes during the construction period. While businesses, schools, and companies in the vicinity will remain accessible, drivers may need to use alternative routes. New road markings will also be implemented, indicating that direct access to Elfde-Liniestraat from the intersection will be restricted to public transport only.

The traders, schools, and companies in the neighborhood will also remain accessible, but it may be that you have to drive around a few streets.

— Zoë DebbautInforming about accessibility for local establishments.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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