New cycle path between De Haan and Zuienkerke

The plans for more road safety are 20 years old, but some forty plots had to be expropriated. That is why the realization took so long. The province is investing 1.5 million euros. The total cost of the works is 3.15 million euros.

Better road safety

“The project involves the construction of a detached two-way asphalt bicycle path with a width of 2.5 m over a route of 3.2 km, along the Grotestraat in De Haan and the Prins Leopoldstraat in Zuienkerke,” said the spokesman for the province.

“Axis shifts, center guides, visually narrowing the roadway through white lines and vertical green elements should ensure better road safety. The project is part of a larger whole in which the roadway is being renovated and a separate sewerage system is being constructed by Farys/TMVW. made the canals wider so that they can absorb more water.

The works will be carried out simultaneously with the works in the center. The road and sewerage will also be adapted there. To ensure the accessibility of the municipality, the works will be closely coordinated.”

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Archaeological research

“According to the archaeological preliminary investigation, an early civilization of Vlissegem could possibly be found during the digging. That is why an archaeological team is also provided for the project that will monitor the excavation work.”

Cost price and term

“The Province of West Flanders will act as principal with Farys, the municipal authorities and the consultancy Haegebaert as partners. The project was budgeted at approximately EUR 3.15 million, of which EUR 1.5 million is financed by the Province of West Flanders. The government, Farys and the municipalities involved bear the rest of the costs.

The Grotestraat in De Haan is closed at the Warvinge due to the works in the center. A detour will be provided. The first phase will last until the autumn of 2022.”