Road works

In collaboration with Lantis and the Roads and Traffic Agency, we provide an overview of the construction sites that have the most impact on road traffic in and around the Antwerp port area. In this regard, we endeavour to keep the port as accessible as possible for all users, also during the works on the Oosterweel link. 

1. N101 Scheldelaan: Boudewijn bridge - more information

2. N101 Scheldelaan - Kastelweg - more information

3. Royers lock: renovation

4. N101 Scheldelaan: Zandvlietbrug - more information

5. Oosterweel junction - more information

6. N101 Scheldelaan: works by water-link - more information

7. R1 bypass construction - more information

8. R2: maintenance/renovation Beveren tunnel - more information

9. R2: Tijsmanstunnel lighting - more information

10. N101 Scheldelaan: Fluxys utility works - more information

11. N180 maintenance Antwerpsebaan - more information

12. Renovation Siberia Bridge - more information

13. Mexico bridges restoration - more information

14. N180 Noorderlaan: construction of a heating network - more information

15. N180 Noorderlaan: structural maintenance - more information

16. N450 Steenlandlaan: structural maintenance - more information

Project

The Boudewijn bridge will be replaced by a new bridge. Hindrance for an indefinite period.

Disruption

If the Meestoof bridge is raised, freight traffic (+3.5t) has to wait; other traffic can drive over the lock gate.

The next few years many works are planned on and around the Zandvliet-Berendrecht lock complex, including maintenance work on the road surface, on bridges, on the Berendrecht lock, works for safer cycling infrastructure, the construction of a new ACC between the locks, the renovation of the Europa terminal, a high-voltage power line along Scheldelaan, works on the public lighting on Scheldelaan,... 

Zandvliet Bridge

Project: final phase of maintenance works on the Zandvliet Bridge 

Period: 1-13 December

Hindrance: Traffic up to 3.5 tonnes can always cross the locks, either via Frederik-Hendrik bridge or the lock door.

Traffic over 3.5 tonnes is strongly advised not to use the lock complex to avoid long waiting times. Recommended route:

• for destinations North of the complex: A12 exit 11 (Zandvliet)
• for destinations South of the complex: R2 exit 12 (Lillo) 

Project: Fluxys is laying CO2 and H2 pipelines. The works site runs from the intersection with Polderdijkweg to the Boudewijn-Van Cauwelaert lock complex and from Boudewijn Lock to Lillo.

Period: 12 May until the end of 2025.

Hindrance: The cycle path will not be available. Cyclists use the tow path on top of the Scheldedijk.

Project: water-link lays a cooling water pipeline on the Scheldelaan between the Liefkenshoek Tunnel and the site of Ineos. 

Works run from 12 May 2025 -20 December

More info on water-link's website. 

Since 11 May, Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer (AWV) renews the lighting in the Tijsmans Tunnel.

Until 4 September, there will be works in the tunnel tube towards the Netherlands.

From 7 September to 27 November, there will be works in the tunnel tube towards Ghent.

During the works, the tube in which the works are being carried out will be closed.

Local traffic will be diverted via the Noordlandbrug and Scheldelaan.

Through traffic between both banks of the Scheldt is advised to use the Kennedy Tunnel (R1).

Both Mexico bridges remain up due to a malfunction. All road traffic is to follow a diversion.

These bridges are not managed by the Port Authority, but by the City of Antwerp. For the latest information, please visit the Slim naar Antwerpen website (in Dutch).

Project: The bridge is undergoing major maintenance and has been replaced by temporary bridges.

Hindrance: There are currently no works causing traffic disruption.

Project: construction of a bike path

Period: 25 Augustus – 19 December 

Hindrance: All businesses remain accessible. Through traffic is possible, including to and from the A12 (Smalle Weg). From mid-September to the end of November, there will be a mobile construction site with alternating traffic regulated by traffic lights.

Project: road renovation

Period: 17 September – 12 December, in 4 phases

Project: utility works

Period: 17 November until 8 December

Hindrance: Temporary one-way traffic on Wilmarsdonksteenweg between Henry Fordlaan and Blauwe Weg. Access is possible from Henry Fordlaan. Traffic in the other direction is diverted via Oosterweelsteenweg.

Project: repairs

Period: 27 October until 2 November

Hindrance: Traffic will be regulated by traffic lights at the works.

Project: thorough renovation between Kallosluis and the roundabout with Hazopweg The roundabouts on this section are not included in the project.

Works planned in 2026. More information to follow

Strategic maintenance of Vosseschijnstraat by Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Project

For Liefkenshoek Tunnel the dates of maintenance works are published on the Liefkenshoek Tunnel website.

For other tunnels the dates can be found on the website of Vlaams Verkeerscentrum.

Lillo bridge is not available for trains, road transport and cyclists.

Cyclists can use the “bike bus” to cross the Kanaaldok.

There are currently no works causing major disruption.