Safety Upgrades Planned for Two Mannenberg Intersections in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem After Accidents

Scherpenheuvel-Zichem is implementing safety upgrades at two intersections along Mannenberg following a series of accidents. The Agency for Roads and Traffic (AWV) will modify the junctions with Tieltsebaan and Schransstraat, with work scheduled to be completed within the year.

The intersection at Mannenberg and Schransstraat was the site of a serious accident last month involving a cyclist. "The two intersections will become more compact, so everyone can better see where traffic is coming from," explained AWV spokesperson Anton De Coster. "This will also ensure drivers are less tempted to speed, which appears to be a problem there."

Additionally, the AWV will enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians at these locations. The junction with Tieltsebaan has been on the agency's list of dangerous intersections since 2024. A fatal accident occurred there in 2021 when a 23-year-old motorcyclist died after being hit by a car while attempting to overtake a tractor.

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The two intersections will become more compact, so everyone can better see where traffic is coming from. This will also ensure drivers are less tempted to speed, which appears to be a problem there.