Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Preparatory work has begun on the Verapas Bridge in Ghent, leading to a redesign of the intersection of Vliegtuiglaan and Afrikalaan. Improvements include additional lanes, smart traffic lights, and increased safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists.
The construction of the Verapas Bridge in Ghent is expected to bring more traffic on the R4, especially at the Afrikalaan and Vliegtuiglaan intersections. To address this, the intersections will be completely redesigned to improve traffic flow. This will include better traffic lanes, smart traffic lights that adjust to the number of vehicles on the road, and special lanes for turns to help reduce congestion. There will also be a focus on improving the intersections, adding cycle lanes, and upgrading signals to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe. Noise barriers will be installed and green spaces will be added to reduce noise from the additional traffic.
What traffic improvements are planned for the Fligttuigland and Africaren intersections in Ghent?
These improvements are part of a larger plan to adapt the road to the new traffic patterns that the Verapaz Bridge will create. The goal is to avoid congestion and ensure smoother traffic flow, while making it easier for different types of transportation, such as public transit and bicycles, to work together. While construction may cause temporary problems, the long-term benefit will be a safer, more efficient intersection that can handle more traffic. This will allow the city to grow and make it easier for everyone to get around.
There are plans to improve traffic at the Vliegtuiglaan and Afrikalaan intersection in Ghent, as more vehicles are coming in from the Verapaz Bridge. An additional lane will be added to Vliegtuiglaan for vehicles heading to Afrikalaan to reduce congestion. The two lanes on Afrikalaan will be longer, allowing more space for vehicles to merge more easily. These updates aim to improve how the intersection works and keep everyone safe. The exit lane on Afrikalaan will be longer for vehicles coming from Dampoort to Vliegtuiglaan, allowing drivers to slow down and exit safely. These changes will make it easier for vehicles to pass through this busy area, allowing traffic to flow more smoothly and making the road safer.
Preparations start on the 10thDay In September, the middle section of Vliegtuiglaan will be torn down, reducing the number of lanes in each direction by one. Cyclists will be affected from September 16, when the first phase of work begins. During this period, the cycle path and sidewalks at the intersection will also be improved. The cycle path will be widened and asphalted, and the sidewalks on both sides of Afrikalaan will be widened to 1.5 metres. The traffic lights at the intersection will also be adjusted to make it safer for everyone.
