Belgium Heavy Snowfall: Road Restrictions and Safety Measures – Live Updates

2024-01-17 10:20:00

The circulation of heavy goods vehicles whose length exceeds 13 meters will therefore be prohibited this followingnoon on the following roads: the E25 motorway (A602-A26) between the Loncin and Massul interchange in both directions and the motorway E42 (A27) between Verviers and Steinebruck in both directions, she specifies.

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This measure will come into effect from 1 p.m. until further notice and will be reassessed regularly. However, vehicles used for the transport of people (buses, coaches, etc.), vehicles ensuring or enabling the execution of an essential and urgent public service mission as well as vehicles equipped with a permanent automatic chain installation system.

“The objective of this measure is to ensure the maximum safety of motorists and heavy goods vehicle drivers, to facilitate spreading operations and also to maintain traffic on regional roads,” explains the CAR.

The latter also recommends that all users limit their travel on the road as much as possible this followingnoon in the south of Wallonia.

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