Redevelopment of the Porte d'Anvers
The City of Brussels is planning a complete reconstruction of the Porte d'Anvers - Antwerpsepoort. The works are scheduled to start in the week of 5 January 2021, for a duration of approximately 6 months.
- upgrading the public space
- improving pedestrian space
- ensuring a good flow of the various traffic flows
- Relocation of the Villo station to the Rue des Commerçants (Koopliedenstraat)
- New chip stall (fritkot)
- Presence of a regional bicycle route via the Rue des Commerçants and intersection with the Rue de Laeken (Lakensestraat)
- Bicycle stands + bicycle box and an opposite bicycle lane at the crossroads
- Existing parking spaces between the Rue des Commerçants and KVS will disappear
- Fountain in the north of the square (to emphasize the symmetry of the square)
More info:
- Redevelopment plan Porte d'Anvers - Antwerpsepoort (PDF, 1.67 MB)
Phase 1 (PDF, 69.58 KB)
- Works on the uneven side of the Rue de Laeken to the Boulevard d'Anvers, the square is not accessible
- Duration: 6 to 8 weeks
Phase 2 (PDF, 69.76 KB)
- Works on the even side of the Rue de Laeken (to the Rue des Commerçants) + works on the square to the Boulevard d'Anvers, the square is not accessible
- Duration: 6 to 8 weeks
Phase 3 (PDF, 69.22 KB)
- Works on the even side of the square and the square itself
- Duration: 6 to 8 weeks
Phase 4 (PDF, 71.49 KB)
- Asphalting the road from the Rue de Laeken to the Boulevard d'Anvers
- Duration: 2 to 3 days
Car and bicycle traffic diversion (PDF, 89.62 KB) (during the phases 1, 2 and 4):
- Traffic leaving the Pentagon (city centre): closed from the Rue de Laeken - Rue des Echelles crossroads, turn left towards the Quai au Foin, turn right towards the Quai du Commerce and go up towards the Place de l'Yser
- Secure access guaranteed for pedestrians
More information about the reconstruction plan, the phases of the works and the diversions:
- Diversion bus 46 Porte d'Anvers (in French)
- Information flyer Porte d'Anvers (PDF, 1.00 MB)
- Presentation - Residents' meeting Porte d'Anvers (PDF, 2.06 MB) (in French and Dutch)
- Redevelopment plan Porte d'Anvers - Antwerpsepoort (PDF, 1.67 MB)
- Tel: 02 279 60 03
- TDV-Werven@brucity.be
