Traffic update summer 2026: diversions and possible disruptions in and near the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Dear customers,

We want to inform you about the ongoing and scheduled road works in and near the Port of Antwerp-Bruges area which could cause inconvenience.

Please find below an overview of the ongoing and scheduled road works and diversions near the Zuidnatie terminals. A full overview of the road works in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges area can be found on the website of Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

Three months of disruptions on Vosseschijnstraat starting 29 June

This summer, the road surface on Vosseschijnstraat and Korte Wielenstraat will be replaced. The project will be carried out in five phases, each lasting up to one week, between 29 June and 20 September 2026.

From 29 June to 5 July

• Vosseschijnstraat between Malagastraat and Oosterweelsteenweg (excluding junctions)
• 29 June–3 July: local traffic only with one-way traffic towards Oosterweelsteenweg
• Weekend of 4–5 July: closed for resurfacing and road markings
• Through traffic via Oosterweelsteenweg Noorderlaan, Malagastraat,

From 10–13 July

• Korte Wielenstraat, including the junction with Vosseschijnstraat
• Completely closed to motorised traffic from 6 pm on Friday
• Reopens at 5 am on Monday 13 July
• Diversion via Noorderlaan and Oosterweelsteenweg or via Noorderlaan and Malagastraat

From 10–16 August

• Vosseschijnstraat between Straatsburg Bridge and Michiganstaat (including the junction) + Boterhamvaartweg
• 10–14 August: local traffic only, using one lane in each direction
• Please note: Vosseschijnstraat is completely closed at the level crossing, so local traffic must enter Vosseschijnstraat from the correct side
• Weekend 15–16 August: closed for resurfacing and road markings
• Diversion via Groenendaallaan, Noorderlaan, Korte Wielenstraat

From 17–23 August

• Vosseschijnstraat between Korte Wielenstraat and Malagastraat (excluding junctions)
• 17–21 August: local traffic only, with one lane open in each direction
• Weekend of 22–23 August: closed for resurfacing and road markings
• Through traffic via Malagastraat, Noorderlaan, Korte Wielenstraat

From 14-20 September

• Vosseschijnstraat between Michiganstraat and Korte Wielenstraat (excluding the junction)
• 14–18 September: local traffic only, with one lane open in each direction
• Weekend of 19–20 September: closed for resurfacing and road markings
• Through traffic via Groenendaallaan, Noorderlaan, Korte Wielenstraat

Ongoing construction works on Noorderlaan

Late April through late June 2026

• On Noorderlaan, from the port toward Antwerp/A12/Ring (R1), traffic will be restricted to a single lane between the intersections with Oosterweelsteenweg and Ekersesteenweg
• From Noorderlaan toward the port: detour via Korte Wielenstraat and Vosseschijnstraat
• Coming from the Netherlands, the exit toward the N180, Haven 101–490, is closed. Detour via Korte Wielenstraat and Vosseschijnstraat

Late March through late August 2026

• Noorderlaan (N180) and Baanbrekerstraat: cable installation between the Churchill Dock and the 7th Harbor Dock by Elia
• On Baanbrekerstraat: alternating traffic controlled by traffic lights
• On Noorderlaan: one lane open in each direction

Groenendaallaan closed until the end of summer holidays

From 1 July to 26 August 2026 Groenendaallaan in Merksem will be closed between Lambrechtshoekenlaan and the railroad bridge.

Diversion motorway traffic direction city and port  

The Merksem exit remains open, but it is not possible to turn left direction Noorderlaan. For this reason, traffic heading towards the city and the port will remain on the motorway for longer and will follow this diversion:

• Direction city: via the Ekeren exit – Noorderlaan
• Direction port: via the Ekeren exit – Oosterweelsteenweg

Diversion motorway traffic direction Ghent/Brussels 

• The Merksem slip road is not accessible from 1 July until 26 August.
• Are you coming from Noorderlaan?  Follow the diversion via the Ekeren slip road.
• Are you coming from Merksem?  Follow the diversion via Bredabaan to the Kleine Bareel slip road.
• Are you coming from the port?  Follow the diversion via the Ekeren/port slip road.

Find more information the website Smart Ways to Antwerp.