Temporary change in traffic rules in Veldstraat, Kouter, Resteleurs, Driepikkel and Berendries (phases 1 and 2)

Elia is laying new 150-kV underground electricity cables in Veldstraat, Kouter, Resteleurs, Driepikkel and Berendries. The work will start on Monday, 2 August 2021 and will, under normal circumstances, run until Friday, 10 September 2021.

Why is the project needed?

The 150-kV high-voltage line between Buizingen and Tubize (Oostkerk) is nearing the end of its life and will be dismantled. Elia will replace the high-voltage line with 150-kV underground electricity cables. The work to lay the cables will start in early August 2021 and will run until late 2023. The high-voltage line will be demolished starting in 2024. This will enable Elia to continuing ensuring security of electricity supply in the region.

Laying underground electricity cables

From Monday, 2 August 2021 to Friday, 10 September 2021, Elia will lay underground electricity cables:

in Veldstraat between WPZ Rodenem and Kouter
in Kouter between Veldstraat and house number 2
under the E429/N203a via directional drilling
in Resteleurs between the E429/N203a and Driepikkel
in Driepikkel between Resteleurs and Veugeleer

in Berendries between Dokter Spitaelslaan and house number 177

See the interactive map with the full route here.

Work in Veldstraat from 2 August to 10 September:

In Veldstraat there will be one-way traffic only. Through traffic will follow a local diversion.

All homes will remain accessible while the work is under way.
Cycle and pedestrian traffic via Veldstraat will still be able to travel in both directions.
Public transport and rubbish collection will not be disrupted while the work is in progress.
You will have electricity at all times while the work is in progress.

Work in Kouter from 9 August to 11 September

In Kouter there will be one-way traffic only. Through traffic will follow a local diversion.
All homes will remain accessible while the work is under way.
Cycle and pedestrian traffic via Kouter will still be able to travel in both directions.
Public transport and rubbish collection will not be disrupted while the work is in progress.
You will have electricity at all times while the work is in progress.

Work in Resteleurs on 12 and 13 August and from 16 to 20 August

Resteleurs will be completely closed to traffic in both directions. Through traffic will be diverted locally.
All homes will remain accessible on foot only while the work is in progress.
Residents are requested to temporarily park their car outside the construction zone. Parking spaces will be provided by house number 22.
Cyclists will be required to dismount at the worksite.
Public transport will not be disrupted while the work is in progress.
Rubbish collection will be possible. A central pick-up point will be provided in Resteleurs at house number 15.
You will have electricity at all times while the work is in progress.

Work in Driepikkel from 23 to 27 August

Driepikkel will be completely closed to traffic in both directions. Through traffic will be diverted locally.
All homes will remain accessible on foot only while the work is in progress.
Residents are requested to temporarily park their car outside the construction zone. Parking spaces will be provided by Veugeleer.
Cyclists will be required to dismount at the worksite.
Public transport will not be disrupted while the work is in progress.
Rubbish collection will be possible. A central pick-up point will be provided in Driepikkel by house number 1 (at the corner with Veugeleer).
You will have electricity at all times while the work is in progress.