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Chaussée de Neerstalle/Neerstalse Steenweg and Heart of Forest/Vorst in transformation

Works until 2026 on the Chaussée de Neerstalle/Neerstalse Steenweg and place Saint-Denis/Sint-Denijsplein

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STIB-MIVB, Brussels Mobility, the municipalities of Uccle and Forest are modernising the Chaussée de Neerstalle/Neerstalse Steenweg and the place Saint-Denis/Sint-Denijsplein to improve mobility and quality of life.

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Chaussée de Neerstalle/Neerstalse Steenweg

The tram tracks are being replaced between Ruisbroeksesteenweg/chaussée de Ruisbroek and Stallestraat/rue de Stalle.
Goal: safer and more punctual trams, modern pavements and greener streets.

A more efficient public transport service

  • Trams 82 and 97 will have a reserved lane towards Stallestraat/rue de Stalle. Car traffic will decrease.
  • Merlo and Carrefour Stalle/Kruispunt Stalle stops will be safer and accessible.

This project will improve the regularity and the travel time of trams, making public transport more attractive for all users.

A modern public space

STIB-MIVB, Brussels Mobility and the municipality of Uccle/Ukkel wanted to expand the project to a complete roadway overhaul to make it safer, and more functional and pleasant for the residents and all road users.

  • Wider pavements with safe crossings.
  • Safer cycling routes with better connections.
  • More greenery, trees and permeable zones to manage rainwater.

This comprehensive project will transform chaussée de Neerstalle/Neerstalse Steenweg into a modern, sustainable, and accessible space, combining efficient public transport with improved quality of life for its residents.

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Project schedule

The works run from late 2024 to mid-2026:

  • Between early November 2024 and late April 2025, utility providers replaced or relocated their underground utility facilities (such as sewers, electricity, water distribution, telecommunications, etc.).
  • From late April to late August 2025, new tram tracks were installed in 4 distinct zones.
  • From July 2025 to mid-2026, the roads and pavements will be redeveloped in 6 separate zones, with each zone causing a road closure in both directions.

S1 trains

Access to S1 trains between between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid, Forest-Est/Vorst-Oost and Uccle-Stalle/ Ukkel-Stalle with a STIB-MIVB ticket has ended.

A valid SNCB-NMBS ticket is now required for this journey.

Heart of Forest/Vorst

A new centre for Forest

The municipality is redesigning place Saint-Denis/Sint-Denijsplein and the Chaussée de Bruxelles/Brusselsesteenweg – Chaussée de Neerstalle/Neerstalse Steenweg, between rue Saint-Denis/Sint-Denijsstraat – rue des Abbesses/Abdissenstraat and rue Caporal Trésignies/Korporaal Trésigniesstraat – rue André Baillon/André Baillonstraat.

Shared space

A shared space with max. 20 km/h will encourage walking and cycling. The square becomes a green and convivial place for residents and visitors.

Benefits for the users and the residents

  • Linking the two parts of Place Saint-Denis/Sint-Denijsplein.
  • Spaces for market, play, terraces and events.
  • More greenery, water management with "Tracé de l’eau".
  • Better intermodality: Forest-Centre/Vorst-Centrum and Saint-Denis/Sint-Denijs stops merged, connected to Gare Forest-Est/Station Vorst-Oost.

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