In 2024, Lantis - the contractor responsible for the Oosterweel project - began construction work on the Canal Tunnels in the Albert Canal area. This will affect local shipping traffic until the works are completed.
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Lantis, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
29/01/2017 - 29/12/2030
Albert Canal
The Oosterweel connection completes the Antwerp Ring and diverts through‑traffic and port traffic away from its southern section. The Canal Tunnels, a key component of the Oosterweel connection, are being constructed in the Albert Canal. As a result, the canal has temporarily become much narrower, and alternating one‑way traffic has been introduced for inland shipping.
The work on the construction of the Canal Tunnels in the America dock and the Albert Canal will begin in 2024. These tunnels will connect the new Antwerp Ring Road to the newly constructed traffic interchange (the 'Oosterweel interchange'). For those works, Lantis will build a construction pit in the canal. This will make the Albert Canal a lot narrower. As a result, only one-way navigation traffic will be possible. To ensure that this runs as safely and smoothly as possible, Lantis and Port of Antwerp-Bruges are providing for the extension of vessel guidance (VTS Sector Weel) from April 15 and passage planning from May 13.
(mid‑May 2024 – February 2026)
Once passage planning is launched, shippers will request passage through one of these channels:
VHF channel 62 will remain in effect when entering the VTS sector Weel. Five communication towers along the Albert Canal with cameras and traffic lights will help guide shipping traffic.
The principal Lantis is responsible for implementing the Oosterweel connection.
Do you have any related questions, comments or complaints related to the Oosterweel works or the passage planning? Please don't hesitate to get in touch.
