Zoerle-Parwijs (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Westerlo council surveys Zandstraat, Kruisstraat, and Gooreinde residents on a possible one-way traffic pilot in Zoerle-Parwijs. Evaluation after 6 months will decide if it becomes permanent.
As GVA News reported, the council wants opinions on a possible one-way traffic pilot on Zandstraat, Kruisstraat, and Gooreinde in Zoerle-Pareijs, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. Officials said the idea responds to frequent complaints about heavy traffic, speeding, and limited parking, especially near the cemetery.
What do residents think about Westerlo’s one-way traffic pilot?
According to officials, the pilot project will be temporary, with provisional traffic signs and road markings. It will be evaluated after 6 months to a year to see the impact on traffic, safety, and resident satisfaction. After the evaluation, the council will decide if the system becomes permanent with official signs. Residents can complete the survey by mail or online at www.westerlo.be, giving the community a chance to share their views.
Traffic on Zandstraat in Zoerle-Pareijs (Westerlo) has caused complaints for years due to speeding, heavy traffic, and limited parking, especially near the cemetery. In June 2025, residents and officials discussed a possible one-way traffic system at the Parels van en voor Zoerle-Pareijs village meeting. Following this, the Westerlo municipal council sent surveys to residents at the end of October 2025 to gather opinions.
Towns like Leuven and Mechelen tested one-way traffic measures between 2022 and 2024 in residential areas. Officials monitored the impact on traffic flow, safety, and local satisfaction. The approach is similar to Westerlo’s plan in Zoerle-Pareijs.
