Green light to renovate Van Praetlaan and Vuurkuislaan

The renovation of Van Praetlaan and Vuurkruislaan matches the ambition to better organize public space in favor of vulnerable road users. The goal is not to completely ban cars from entering the city, but rather to provide more space for relaxation, play, sports, cycling and nature.

After the reconstruction, vehicular traffic will run on Van Breitlan Road in both directions. This will free up a large new space in Vuurkruisenlaan. This space will be used to create a pleasant green space. The route will connect different parks and green spaces: the Chinese Pavilion Gardens, Laeken Park, Ousegem Park, the areas around Neptune’s Fountain, the Royal Greenhouses and the Japanese Tower. To further reinforce this, small squares are provided on either side of the Chinese Pavilion Garden, at De Wand Station and in Araucarialan.

This project is developed together with the new STIB 10 tram project. This made it possible to avoid the annoying intersection of the new tram line with vehicular traffic towards the A12 motorway. The project offers 3 convenient tram stops (Hembek, Araucaria and Prambosjes). There will also be a stunning bridge for pedestrians and cyclists so that the park’s path can bridge the middle loop.

In terms of parking, not much will change. The redevelopment of the local road on Vuurkruisenlaan provides new places for local residents to make up for places omitted along the R21.