Redevelopment of the Brussels Ring (R0)
The Brussels Ring will be smoother and safer, while its environment will be greener
PROJECT STORY
The challenge
The Brussels Ring is the scene of many traffic jams and accidents every day, and it is also outdated.
The solution
The Flemish authorities therefore want to redesign the R0 and its adjoining infrastructures, as well as tackle traffic on small roads and the fragmented green landscape.
The impact
The R0 is an important economic hub. Its redevelopment gives it a new lease on life, with more space for cyclists and alternative modes of transportation.
>100,000
vehicles per year
The challenge
The Brussels Ring (R0) is a major artery for commutes to and from the Belgian capital, as well as for transit traffic. But the Ring was designed for the traffic of the last century, with little attention to soft mobility and public transport and without taking into account existing spatial, functional and ecological relationships. Accidents on the Ring almost always directly lead to large-scale traffic jams throughout the region; therefore, changes are needed to meet today’s needs.
The solution
In 2016, the Flemish authorities already presented their plan for the redevelopment of the Ring, the main goal being to separate transit traffic and local traffic by creating separate lanes. An “annex” infrastructure, such as tram lines and bicycle bridges, will also improve the link between the Brussels periphery and the capital. Arcadis and SWECO have joined forces under the name “MoVeR0.” They will guide the Flemish authorities in this ambitious project, conducting studies on the northern part of the Ring between the Grand-Bigard and Woluwe-Saint-Etienne interchanges.
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Based on studies, traffic figures and other data, Arcadis is working on a technical design (for roads, engineering works and other infrastructures) to make traffic smoother and safer and the environment greener. In addition, it provides bid advice and support for stakeholder management and communication. Consultation with local actors, such as pedestrian and bicycle associations, neighboring municipalities and their inhabitants, as well as public transport companies is crucial throughout the process. The other partners in this project are Stibbe (legal expertise), Deloitte (taxes and financing), MINT (traffic) and, for landscape and architecture, Zwarts & Jansma Architects, CLUSTER landschap+stedenbouw and Frank Van Hulle. The annual contract value is estimated at EUR 3 million (excluding VAT).
The impact
Located in the heart of the Belgian and European road network, the R0 is an important economic hub used daily by people commuting to work, totaling more than 100,000 vehicles each year. This redevelopment gives the Ring a new life and prepares Brussels for tomorrow’s traffic.
