2024-01-29 07:23:00
The mobilization of farmers is causing significant disruptions on the road network in the south of the country, in particular at the Daussoulx interchange, and at the entrance to Brussels, according to a report from the federal road police.
Province of Walloon Brabant
- E19 towards Brussels closed at Haut-Ittre. Diversion via the Zaventem Ring.
- E19 towards Mons closed at Nivelles with diversion towards the A54 Charleroi
Province of Namur
The Daussoulx interchange is closed
- E411 closed at Exit 14 Move towards Brussels.
- E411 closed at Exit 12 Eghezée towards Luxembourg.
- E42 closed at Exit 12 Namur-Ouest towards Liège.
- E42 closed at Exit 10A Fernelmont towards Mons.
Province of Luxembourg
- Filter dam on the E411 near Weyler (exit no. 32) in both directions. Difficult passage
- N89 near Beaubru (France border post). Blocking dam
Province of Hainaut
- E19 closed to Houdeng-Goegnies, deviation towards the E42 direction. To get to Brussels, take the A54 to Charleroi.
- Procession of RN59 tractors at the roundabout with the N534 (Route Baccara).
- Procession of tractors on the E19 in Feluy
The big traffic jams on the ring in Hal continue
The traffic jams on the inner and outer ring near Hal continue on Monday around 9:00 a.m., while the morning rush hour is in principle coming to an end. Farmers continue their blocking actions and commuters easily lose an hour in the resulting traffic jams. The Flemish Traffic Information Center (Verkeerscentrum) advises avoiding the area if possible.
In external traffic, the waiting time from Anderlecht is one hour. It is also “almost impossible” to reach the ring in internal traffic coming from the E429 from Tournai, explains Katrien Kiekens of the Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer (Flemish Roads and Traffic Agency). Hal is the only major concern regarding the roads in the north of the country, in the context of the farmers’ protest actions. It is not possible at this time to predict when these blockages will end.
Around ten tractors present at Square de Meeûs, in Brussels
Around ten tractors were present Monday morning at Square De Meeûs, near Place du Luxembourg, confirms the Brussels-Capital/Ixelles police zone. However, mobility is not disrupted, specifies a spokesperson for the area.
The Stib, for its part, ensures that the presence of tractors has no impact on the public transport network. Major demonstrations by farmers have been shaking several European countries for days, including Belgium. At the heart of agricultural anger, the question of low incomes of farmers in particular. The sector also criticizes the common agricultural policy and refuses free trade agreements such as Mercosur.
Agricultural tractors in procession on the A7/E19 motorway in Feluy
The A7/E19 motorway is closed near Houdeng-Goegnies due to a blockage by a procession of agricultural tractors near Feluy. A diversion is proposed towards the A15/E42 towards Liège. As access to Brussels is blocked in both directions, users are invited to take the A54 to Charleroi. Coming from Brussels, it is advisable to take the A54 near Nivelles. A tractor blockade is also present at the N534/N59 roundabout on Route Baccarat in Seneffe.
A blocked Colruyt distribution center in Halle
Farmers also blocked a distribution center of the Colruyt group in Halle for several hours during the night from Sunday to Monday. Monday morning, the place was accessible again, said a spokesperson for the supermarket chain. This temporary action will have no impact on store supplies.
Many tractors gathered on Sunday evening at the roundabout near the distribution center, blocking access. Everything was clear Monday morning. “The morning shift has been able to start their day and trucks can enter and exit the site,” adds the spokesperson.
The center is notably responsible for transporting fruits and vegetables to supermarkets across the country. Colruyt had prepared for this type of action and the goods had left on time. The blockage therefore had no impact on store shelves.
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