Traffic congestion on the highways around Antwerp has reached critical levels this Monday afternoon, with multiple incidents causing severe delays. According to the Flemish Traffic Centre, the situation has been escalating for hours, with the latest update at 2025-05-19 18:48:00 confirming ongoing disruptions. Drivers face standstill traffic across key routes, including the E19, E313, E34, and A12.
- Antwerp highways experience severe traffic congestion
- Multiple accidents cause extensive delays
- Serious crash blocks A12 viaduct in Wilrijk
- Emergency services restrict traffic near Ikea
- Drivers advised to avoid A12 and parallel road
- Evening rush hour expected to worsen conditions
Several accidents have compounded the problem, notably a serious collision on the A12 viaduct in Wilrijk involving a truck and a vehicle with a caravan. Despite some roads reopening after earlier crashes, the heavy traffic remains largely gridlocked, especially as the evening rush hour intensifies. What options do commuters have to avoid the worst delays? How long will these traffic jams continue to disrupt travel?
These questions are crucial for anyone planning to travel through or around Antwerp this evening, as the Flemish Traffic Centre urges caution and route adjustments. Below is a quick summary of the current traffic situation and advice for affected drivers.
Given the scale of incidents, the traffic chaos is unlikely to clear soon. The Flemish Traffic Centre recommends alternative routes and anticipates prolonged delays into the evening. Key points to consider:
- The A12 accident near Wilrijk involves complex recovery efforts, causing near-total blockage.
- Earlier crashes on the E19 near Antwerpen-Noord and the E313 from Limburg have been cleared but still cause knock-on delays.
- Traffic on the Antwerp ring road is heavily congested, with up to 45 minutes lost over 12 kilometres.
- Even the parallel N177 road struggles with increased traffic due to detours.
As the evening peak approaches, staying informed and flexible with travel plans is more important than ever. Will you adjust your route to avoid the worst jams? Planning ahead could save hours in traffic and reduce stress on Antwerp’s busy road network.
