The schools and local residents breathe a sigh of relief. Due to diversions, they had heavy traffic through their street for years. Alex Weydts, Alderman for Mobility: “We will have to give people some time to get to know the tunnel. To reverse habits of four years into a new habit. So, we ask for some patience. But it will certainly be a be a major improvement for the residential and school environment of Felix de Bethunelaan.”
The tunnel has just been completed for the busiest shopping weekend of the year. Another thing: the tunnel is only for cars. Cyclists and pedestrians will have a separate tunnel.