Roadworks around Brussels Airport
Roadworks are currently underway around Brussels Airport to enhance safety and improve accessibility.
Travel advice: Before departing, use the Time Advisor to determine your recommended arrival time at the airport. Plan for extra travel time and potential detours. If congestion is heavy, consider taking public transport, such as the train, as an alternative.
Ongoing and planned roadworks in 2026
From 12 April (7 pm) to 14 June 2026, the Strabet roundabout under Leopold III Avenue (A201) will be fully closed, causing detours and possible traffic delays around Zaventem and nearby roads. However, Brussels Airport remains directly accessible, as traffic to and from the airport does not pass through the roundabout and continues via the A201 and its viaduct. Passengers should still expect increased traffic in the surrounding area, especially when traveling via the Ring (R0) or local roads, and are advised to allow extra travel time.
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The R0 x Leopold III Avenue (A201) traffic interchange will be completely redeveloped in the coming years. Ongoing works at and around the R0–Leopold III Avenue (A201) junction may cause temporary traffic disruptions until 2027, including narrowed lanes with a 70 km/h speed limit, traffic lights at entry and exit ramps, and occasional diversions on the Ring.
You may experience delays when approaching the airport via the Ring (R0) or surrounding local roads, so we advise you to allow extra travel time, especially during peak hours or planned diversion periods.
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The Vilvoorde Viaduct is one of the busiest traffic junctions in the country, with over 150,000 vehicles crossing it each day. In the coming years, it will undergo major renovation works to ensure long-term safety, accommodate exceptional transport, and allow for the potential addition of a fourth lane in the future. If you are travelling by car from Ghent, Bruges, or from the north or north-west of Brussels, you may experience delays on your way to the airport.
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