Belgian Noord-Zuid roadworks to cut lanes, residents fear traffic collapse

Long-term construction on the Noord-Zuid connection in Houthalen-Helchteren will reduce traffic to one lane per direction on a road carrying 45,000 vehicles daily, raising local concerns about severe congestion. A VRT traffic expert suggests the impact may be manageable, but the uncertainty lies in the duration and effectiveness of mitigation measures. This matters as it could disrupt regional mobility and logistics in Limburg.