Road works
The accessibility of Port of Antwerp-Bruges is important for the companies, customers and people who work there. In various parts of the port area we are working to improve the infrastructure for vehicle and cycle traffic. This causes temporary inconvenience from time to time. View the overview of all road works.
Roadworks in Antwerp
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.
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Roadworks in Antwerp
17/1/2025
Interactive map showing all roadworks in the Antwerp port area.
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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: high-voltage cables - more information
7. R1 bypass construction - more information
8. R2: maintenance/renovation Beveren tunnel - more information
9. N180 Noorderlaan: construction of heat network - more information
10. N101 Scheldelaan: Oudendijkbrug - more information
N101 Scheldelaan: Replacement of the Boudewijn bridge
Project
The Boudewijn bridge will be replaced by a new bridge. Disruption is expected until end of 2025.
Disruption
If the Meestoof bridge is raised, freight traffic (+3.5t) has to wait; other traffic can drive over the lock gate.
N101 Various works near Zandvliet and Berendrecht Lock
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)
Bike path Scheldelaan (N101)
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.
Scheldelaan (N101) North of R2
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.
Tijsmans Tunnel (R2)
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).
Mexico bridges out of order
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).
Renovation works on the Siberia Bridge
Project: the movable part of the bridge will be replaced by two temporary bridges, one for motorised traffic and one for cyclists and pedestrians.
Period: September 2025 to May 2026
Hindrance: Land traffic will be unable to use Siberia Bridge for a few weekends. The temporary bridges will be brought in by pontoon via Kattendijk Lock, where disruption is also expected.
Siberia Bridge closed to all traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians
- From Friday 5 September 8 p.m. to Sunday 7 September 8 p.m.
- From Friday 12 September 8 p.m. to Sunday 14 September 8 p.m.
- From Friday 19 September at 8 p.m. to Sunday 21 September at 8 p.m. (cyclists and pedestrians can use the new temporary bridge).
Due to unexpected defects on the Mexico bridges, Mexicostraat and side streets are only accessible via Straatsburg Bridge.
Through traffic is advised to use Londenstraat/Amsterdamstraat or Noordkasteel Bridge/Oosterweelsteenweg.
Kattendijk Bridge temporarily closed
Project: pontoon passing through Kattendijk lock.
Period:
- Thursday 4 September between 10:30 and 11:30.
- Monday 8 September between 6:00 and 7:00.
- Thursday 11 September between 20:30 and 21:30.
- Monday 15 September between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Hindrance: Kattendijk Bridge will be closed for 30 minutes each time.
Siberiastraat
Project: Lantis is renovating the road between the Siberia Bridge and the Mexicostraat/Siberiastraat/Straatsburgbrug intersection.
Period: weekend of 11 October
Hindrance: Siberia Bridge closed to all traffic.
Road renewal
Project: Lantis is renovating the road between the Siberia Bridge and the Mexicostraat/Siberiastraat/Straatsburgbrug intersection.
Period: weekend of 11 October
Hindrance: Siberia Bridge closed to all traffic.
Rode Weel – Poldervlietweg
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.
Antwerpsebaan (N180) - Laageind (N111)
Project: road renovation
Period: 17 September – 12 December, in 4 phases
Planned for 2026
Complete renovation of Steenlandlaan by Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Periodic maintenance tunnels
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 not available
Lillo bridge is not available for trains, road transport and cyclists.
Cyclists can use the “bike bus” to cross the Kanaaldok.
More info on the roadworks in Antwerp
Slim naar Antwerpen
for road works in the city of Antwerp
Roads and Traffic Agency
for the latest information on their roadworks in the Antwerp port area
Lantis
for the latest news about the works on the Oosterweel link
Roadworks in Zeebrugge
Verbindings Bridge interrupted
Project: From mid-May, Lantis will transport the sections of the Scheldt Tunnel from Zeebrugge to Antwerp. The tunnel elements will sail past the Verbindings Bridge. During these moments, no traffic is possible on the Verbindings Bridge.
Period: 8 times between mid-May and the end of September
Hindrance: All traffic, including cyclists, must detour.
All info on the website of the Oosterweelverbinding where you can also register to receive an e-mail with the latest on the interruptions.
