Laken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Dike Linderotonde in Laken closed for 2 days to install a new bike-pedestrian bridge on the A12. Brussels Mobility leads the 2025 project to improve safety and green spaces.
As VRT News reported, the Dike Linderotonde in Laken, the northern part of Brussels, Belgium, closed at 10 a.m. on Aug 12, 2025, for the installation of a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge at the end of the A12 motorway.
The project will take place today and tomorrow, with officials planning to reopen the road by 6 a.m. on Aug 13, 2025, after all construction and safety measures are in place. This new bridge will provide a safer crossing for cyclists and pedestrians, improving access in the busy area.
How will the A12 Boulevard and new bike bridge transform Laken by 2025?
According to officials, this bridge is part of a larger effort to turn the final 3 kilometres of the A12 motorway into an urban boulevard. The stretch runs from the regional border to the canal near Van Praet. They mentioned that the goal is to shift the area from a high-speed motorway to a space that welcomes walking, cycling, and other active transportation.
Authorities want to promote walking and cycling as safer, faster options. The new bicycle and pedestrian bridge is a central part of this plan. They said that it will help create a secure and efficient cycling route through the area, linking neighbourhoods and reducing car dependency.
The project is set to be completed by the end of 2025. After the construction phase, extensive planting will take place during the coming winter and spring to enhance green spaces. Work on Vuurkruisenlaan will finish before the new school year begins. Meanwhile, Brussels Mobility will start converting the old R21 roadway into a pedestrian and cycle path.
In Antwerp, work began in the 2010s to change busy roads into safer, greener streets. The city added cycling lanes and pedestrian areas to help people get around without cars. Officials mentioned that over the years, these changes have improved safety and made the city more pleasant for residents and visitors.
