The Ring around Brussels (R0) is an important traffic artery for commuting to the Belgian capital, as well as for long-distance traffic to the rest of the country. However, it was designed for traffic from the previous century with little attention to cyclists, pedestrians, and public transportation. The pressure on surrounding residential areas has also increased, and there is barely any space for greenery. Accidents in the area almost immediately lead to large-scale traffic congestion in the entire region. The Brussels Ring redevelopment project should meet the rising need for improved mobility and safety.
With the program ‘Work on the Ring Road’ De Werkvennootschap (the Flemish government) addresses these issues. Under the name 'MoVeR0', Arcadis and Sweco were appointed in 2017 to guide the redesign of Ring North from feasibility studies to completion.
In collaboration with other partners, we will provide traffic studies, technical designs (roads, structures, and transport infrastructure), process guidance, advice on tenders, and support for stakeholder management and communication within a 12-year contract. Consultations with local stakeholders such as pedestrian and cycling movements, surrounding municipalities and their residents, and public transport companies are crucial throughout the entire process.
Improving traffic safety and livability of the area, as well as multimodal accessibility in and around the Flemish and Brussels periphery, are central goals. A total of 115 hazardous points on the R0 North will be addressed, and 27 cycling and pedestrian connections will be provided—including the longest bike bridge in Belgium. Public transportation will also have a significant place alongside the Ring.
Better traffic flow on the Ring and shielding measures will significantly relieve the surrounding village centers. Additionally, through compact infrastructure, more than 80 hectares of space will be freed up in a robust open space network, with an additional 139 hectares of nature and forest areas. 35 ecological connections will be established over and along the Ring to reconnect green areas, and 8 waterways will be reopened.
As the heart of the Belgian and European road network, the R0 is an important economic hub where people pass by daily on their way to work and a key axis for international freight traffic. Annually, it accommodates more than 100,000 vehicles, and the Brussels Ring Road upgrade breathes new life into the area, preparing the city for the traffic of tomorrow.
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