Blankenberge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Flemish government is giving €4.3 million for the F34 cycle highway between Blankenberge and Zeebrugge. Sandy Buysschaert leads planning; €300,000 funds the 2025 study phase.
According to VRT News, the government of Flanders is providing €4.3 million to construct a new cycle highway from Blankenberge to Zeebrugge. The proposed bike path, which is to be built beside the N34, is separately constructed and is not just an extension of the road, but will not be part of the road.
It will be built on its own, away from cars, to keep cyclists safe. The new part will connect with the already fixed Ruzettelaan, where part of the F34 bike path already exists. By adding this missing part, the government wants to make the whole coast route easier to use.
How will Blankenberge’s €4.3M F34 bike path boost cycling?
Alderman for Mobility Sandy Buysschaert (CD&VPlus) from Blankenberge says the city will get €300,000 this year to do a study for the F34 cycle highway between Blankenberge and Zeebrugge. He mentioned that the study will look at how to plan the route and make sure it is safe for cyclists.
Along with the money for the study this year, €4 million is already set aside to start the building work in the next 2 years. Alderman Sandy Buysschaert says the city has worked hard in the past few months to show why this project matters. It is not only about better travel, but also about making the area safe.
The F34 is part of the cycle highway network in Flanders, called fietsostrades. These routes are used for daily trips and also for leisure. According to officials, the new project aims to support cycling instead of car use. It is planned to reduce traffic and improve air quality.
