New traffic rules are set to transform the area around the Grote Markt in Sint-Niklaas starting Monday, 1 September 2025-08-07 08:37:00. The city aims to reduce congestion and improve safety by restricting through traffic on and near the revamped square.
- Nieuwe verkeersregels starten 1 september
- Doorgaand verkeer wordt geweerd
- Slimme verkeersfilters installeren zonder vergunning
- Grote Markt stopt sluipverkeer
- Schepen Maxime Callaert bevestigt verandering
More than half of the vehicles previously used the Grote Markt as a shortcut, causing unnecessary traffic and disturbances. According to Mobility Alderman Maxime Callaert (N-VA), this will no longer be allowed, with smart traffic filters enforcing the new regulations.
How will these changes affect daily commuters and local businesses? Let’s explore what this means for Sint-Niklaas residents and visitors alike.
Are these new traffic rules the solution Sint-Niklaas needs to combat congestion? The introduction of smart filters suggests a modern approach to urban mobility. Key points to consider include:
- Through traffic will be banned unless drivers have a special permit
- Smart traffic filters will monitor and enforce these restrictions
- The move aims to protect the pedestrian-friendly atmosphere of the Grote Markt
- Local traffic should experience less noise and pollution as a result
Residents and visitors should prepare for these new rules and consider alternative routes or transport modes. Will Sint-Niklaas inspire other Belgian cities to adopt similar measures? Only time will tell, but the future looks promising for a calmer, safer Grote Markt.
