Major Roadworks on Brussels E40: Nighttime Closures and Detours Expected to Cause Traffic Disruptions

April 13, 2026
Major Roadworks on Brussels E40: Nighttime Closures and Detours Expected to Cause Traffic Disruptions
  • These improvements are part of a broader plan for Brussels’ Ring and surrounding corridors, with potential major traffic disruptions anticipated in multiple zones, including Wemmel, Grimbergen, and along the E40 corridor.

  • Three nights of maintenance are planned this week on Brussels’ northern ring road (R0) and the E40 toward the capital at Grand-Bigard, with resurfacing and new road markings to be completed in one night per zone.

  • On the Ring exterior near Wemmel, the 7A ramp from Romaine/Romeinsesteenweg to the R0 will be closed during a Wednesday-to-Thursday night, with traffic diverted via the Jette entrance toward Vilvoorde and a U-turn near Wemmel.

  • The following night, Thursday-to-Friday, work near Grimbergen spans about 1.3 kilometers between Vilvoorde and Strombeek-Bever; only the left lane remains open and exit 7 (Grimbergen) toward Strombeek-Bever will be closed, with drivers detoured by a U-turn at the Strombeek interchange.

  • On the E40 toward Brussels, two lanes will be closed Friday night through Saturday at exit 17 (Groot-Bijgaarden/Grand-Bigard) to re-asphalt about 1 kilometer of roadway up to the Brussels region border; eastbound traffic toward the capital will be diverted via the Zellik interchange with a U-turn, then through local roads including Alfons Gossetlaan (N9b) and Nieuwe Gentsesteenweg (N9).

  • Work begins midweek and runs through the weekend, conducted at night to minimize disruption; existing asphalt will be removed and replaced with a new wearing course, with some ramps temporarily closed and detours in place.

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