Beautiful, clear, and secure bike trails are great for promoting cycling. A permit application has been submitted to create the first part of cyclostrade along the E411 and National 4, which will stretch for about four kilometers between Wavre and Louvain-la-Neuve. A public inquiry has been launched to inform the locals and allow them to express their views. The section will start from rue du Manil near Walibi and finish at rue de la Flèche in Louvain-la-Neuve. The trail will first follow the highway, which will require a footbridge and an access ramp, before climbing up to the Wavre fire station on the N4. The GRACQ is pleased about the excellent news, as they were consulted about this project in 2019.
To stimulate the practice of cycling, there is nothing like beautiful, clear and secure trails. Between Wavre and Louvain-la-Neuve, this will normally soon be the case. A permit application has been submitted to develop a first portion of the cyclostrade along the E411 and the National 4. A public inquiry has been launched in these two municipalities to inform the population and allow them to react.
This section will stretch for about four kilometres. It will start from rue du Manil, near the Walibi, and end at rue de la Flèche, in Louvain-la-Neuve. It will first run along the motorway (which will require the construction of a footbridge and an access ramp) and then climb up the N4 up to the Wavre fire station.
“We were already consulted in 2019, if I remember correctly, about the cyclostrade, explains Nicolas Selfslagh, technical adviser to the GRACQ (Research and Action Group of Daily Journalists). We now see that the funding is secure and that the planning permission has been filed for one of the sections. And so for the GRACQ, this is excellent news.”
With the development of the first portion of the cyclostrade between Wavre and Louvain-la-Neuve, cycling enthusiasts are sure to have an exciting and safe adventure ahead. The four-kilometre route promises to be beautiful, clear, and secure, making it the perfect destination for a refreshing cycling experience. The public inquiry launched in the two municipalities is an excellent opportunity for people to learn more and share their thoughts about this fantastic initiative. With funding now secured and the planning application submitted, it’s just a matter of time before cyclists can enjoy this new trail. As Nicolas Selfslagh of GRACQ notes, this is excellent news for anyone eager to take up cycling and explore the region in a unique and exciting way.