Brussels (Brussels morning newspaper) – From April 30 to May 4, 2025, the roads and the traffic agency will fix the E40 from the spots to Brussels between Sterrebeek and Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, causing delays. Alternative routes are recommended, especially for travelers at Brussels airport.
As of Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 8 pm until Sunday, May 4, 2025, the roads and the traffic agency will fix the E40 highway between Louven and Brussels, specifically between Sterrebeek and Sint-Stevens-Woluwe. They will fix the road for approximately 2.5 kilometers because it has deep routines of heavy trucks.
The officials mentioned that this is important for security. Due to construction work, the E40 will be reduced to only 2 lanes of 4 in Sterrebeek, which will result in great delays, particularly when travelers travel to and from work. Ring routes (R0) in Sint-Stevens-Woluwe that lead to Brussels will be closed, which will create traffic problems.
How will E40 road work between Lovaven and Brussels?
Conformity with officials, to help drivers. If people want to get on the Brussels ring, move on with the closed area in Sint-Stevens-Woluwe in the E40 towards Brussels. Then, go down and return to the road on Evere to get to the ring.
They mentioned that another option is to leave in Kraainem and take the Woluwelaan (R22), which leads to the ring and places in the Eastern suburbs. They said that drivers must plan an additional travel time, try to avoid the area if they can and verify traffic updates before leaving.
“If you want to drive from Loeven or Limburg to Brussels airport or the coast, it is better to allow additional travel time,“
The authorities said.
Travelers can expect delays on Thursday, May 1, 2025, when they go to Brussels or the coast due to the continuous construction of the E40. Those who travel from Loeven or Limburg to the Brussels airport will probably be particularly affected. The Sterrebeek sliding path in the E40 to Brussels will be closed, Powerxy causing traffic constitued along the LeuvenstestonteenWeg in Nossegem.
They mentioned that drivers must take into account the additional travel time, especially the peak hours of the morning and the afternoon, since the road works combined with weekend traffic can significantly slow down the travel times, in part for those air ports.
The road work implies setting the right lane and the connection with the Brussels ring. First, they will eliminate up to 20 centimeters or old asphalt. Then, they will rebuild the road with 3 new layers of asphalt and fresh road marks. Large machines will work together, like a train, to do the asphalt. 2 lanes in the E40 will be closed.
