Jezus-Eik junction

In order to thoroughly redesign the Jezus-Eik junction, a regional spatial implementation plan is needed, a GRUP. This is being drawn up via an integrated planning process. And that is where we start now.

Below, we summarise what we want to do and why we are doing it.

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Why are we renewing the junction?

Smoother and safer traffic

We are aiming to achieve a smoother-flowing and safer traffic system for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and motorists.

We are providing safe and attractive cycling infrastructure thanks to the planned ring cycle path and the F204 cycle highway between Brussels and Maleizen.
We will ensure a better flow for the bus and tram routes that cross the Jezus-Eik junction, with easy transfer options.
The junction will also be made safer and more logical for car and truck traffic. This also improves the flow of traffic. To achieve this, the Jezus-Eik junction must be moved or rearranged.

Better quality of life

We are making life around the Ring more pleasant. This means less noise pollution, less cut-through traffic, better air quality as well as more natural environment and open space.

We are discouraging the cut-through traffic in the residential zones around the Jezus-Eik junction. Through traffic must remain on the main road network.
The new links will enable us to restore and reinvigorate the Sonian Forest. Better coherence gives nature new opportunities. In the densely built-up area of Jezus-Eik we will opt for small-scale ecological links.
Attention to open spaces means that we will use the least possible amount of space when redesigning the junction, while also eliminating any superfluous hard surfacing.
We are creating more space for recreation by expanding the welcome gates to the Sonian Forest. We will make them easily accessible by public transport and bicycle. In the future, the centre of Jezus-Eik can develop into a fully-fledged and pleasant welcome gate.
Taking the bigger picture into account means we will ensure that the new layout of the junction is integrated into the landscape.

What are we going to do?

Various solutions are possible to enable smoother-flowing and safer traffic and improve quality of life. We summarise them below. At this stage of the process, all options are still open. All options have equal validity and will be assessed in the same way.

We summarise everything for you in the presentation below.

Location options

We have investigated whether the Jezus-Eik junction can be laid out at a different location. From this study, four alternative locations have near the centre and farther east have emerged.

The ‘Esdoornenlaan’ option

Constructing a new junction at Esdoornenlaan would free up space in the centre for a public transport transfer hub, parking facilities and the creation of a pleasant village centre.
The exit lanes of the slip road in the direction of Brussels are longer, which will improve traffic flow and road safety.
Brabandtlaan will be made inaccessible for through, motorised traffic and will be laid out as a slow and green link to the E411 — a park lane for local traffic.

The ‘Colruyt’ option

There will be a new junction at the Colruyt on the Brusselsesteenweg. This option also frees up space in the centre.
Both Brabandtlaan and Esdoornenlaan will be made inaccessible for through, motorised traffic.
In this option, no existing road will be converted — the new junction will be constructed in the park.
The link between the Brusselsesteenweg and the E411 will be located outside the centre of Jezus-Eik.

The ‘Brabandtlaan’ option

A new junction will be constructed at Brabandtlaan. The existing road will be transformed into a junction.
Esdoornenlaan will be inaccessible for through, motorised traffic.
This option also places the connection between the Brusselsesteenweg and the E411 outside the centre of Jezus-Eik.

The 'Hengstenberg’ option

A new junction will be constructed on the east side of the park, parallel to the Raymond Hyelaan.

As in the 'Colruyt' option, both the Brabandtlaan and the Esdoornenlaan will be inaccessible for through, motorised traffic.

In this option also places the connection between the Brusselsesteenweg and the E411 outside the centre of Jezus-Eik.

Layout options

At the current location of the junction in Jezus-Eik, four design options are possible.

The ‘optimised existing situation’ option

Optimisation ensures that the approach to Brussels is next to the motorway and no longer runs through the centre.
This option will see the creation of a compact junction.
The exit lanes of the ramps towards Brussels are slightly longer, which improves safety and traffic flow.
Less space will be available for a public transport transfer hub or a car park.

The ‘completely new Graaf J. De Meeusstraat’ option

A completely new junction at Graaf J. De Meeusstraat would have new entry and exit ramps on the south side of the Ring.
The existing entry and exit ramps will disappear completely, leaving space for a public transport transfer hub, car park facilities and the creation of a pleasant village centre.
The exit lanes of the ramp in the direction of Brussels will be longer, which will improve traffic flow and road safety.
The Brusselsesteenweg and E411 junction will not be located in the centre, but in front of it.

The ‘partially new Graaf J. De Meeusstraat – one-way traffic on N4’ option

The location of the exit ramp from Brussels and the entry ramp in the direction of Wavre will be retained, but the exit ramp from Wavre as well as the entry ramp in the direction of Brussels will be located at Graaf J. De Meeusstraat.
The existing entry and exit ramps in the direction of Brussels will disappear completely so that space is freed up for a public transport transfer hub, car park facilities and the layout of a pleasant village centre.
The exit lanes of the ramp in the direction of Brussels will be longer, which will improve traffic flow and road safety.
The connection of the Brusselsesteenweg (N4) with the E411 will still partly run through the centre.
Traffic on Brusselsesteenweg will be one-way to make room for wide cycle paths.

The ‘partially new Graaf J. De Meeusstraat – two-way traffic on N4’ option

This option is identical to the previous one, except that Brusselsesteenweg (N4) will remain a two-way street, as it is today.