Hasselt ( Brussels Morning Newspaper) – AWV is fixing roads in Alken (N722) and Stevoort (Runkstersteenweg) until December 2025, causing major traffic issues. Cars can only go one way, forcing traffic onto the N80 Expressway and Kuringersteenweg. AWV is adjusting traffic lights but no quick fix.
The Roads and Traffic Agency (AWV) is fixing the road between Sint-Truiden and Sint-Lambrechts-Herk. They are making it safer for bikes and adding a new sewer system. People can drive from Hasselt to Alken, but not the other way around.
Officials mentioned that locals have to take a different route. The city of Hasselt is also fixing the road in Stevoort. People can drive from Hasselt to Stevoort, but not the other way around. They have to take a different route. This is causing a lot of traffic problems. Officials said that cyclists can use both roads, but cars are having a hard time. This is making people frustrated.
How will AWV & Hasselt solve traffic jams until 2025?
According to officials, because of the roadwork, many drivers are taking the N80 Expressway to get to Hasselt. This is causing a lot of traffic on the N80. There are already traffic problems on the Kuringersteenweg, so it’s even worse now.
The roadwork is going to last until the end of the year December 2025. Some people are trying to fix the problem by changing the traffic lights. Officials mentioned that people should try to plan their trips ahead of time. They could try carpooling or taking the bus to help with the traffic.
According to the Roads and Traffic Agency (AWV), the traffic problems in Alken and Stevoort are a “very unfortunate coincidence”. They are sorry about the traffic jams and understand that people are frustrated. They are trying to find ways to make the traffic better but mentioned that it’s hard because there aren’t many other roads to use.
We cannot create diversions due to the various works,
Zoe Debbaut says.
The Roads and Traffic Agency (AWV) is trying to make the traffic better in Alken and Stevoort. They are changing the traffic lights near the Ikea store in Hasselt to see if that helps. They tried it over the weekend, but it didn’t work very well. The AWV says it wasn’t a success, but they are going to try different traffic light settings to see if they can find a better solution.
The traffic jams are going to be around for a while. The AWV says there’s nothing they can do to make the traffic better right now because all the roads that could be used as detours are already being worked on. AWV mentioned that they will keep trying different things to help with the traffic, but drivers should expect delays until the work is done.
