Place Royale/Koningsplein
Relocation of the tram tracks
Place Royale/Koningsplein, an emblematic square in the heart of Brussels, is being redeveloped to become a partial pedestrian zone. As part of this major renovation, STIB-MIVB will be relocating its tram tracks. The overall project is being led by Beliris.
From a roundabout to a pedestrian zone
Place Royale/Koningsplein will be restored to its former glory thanks to an ambitious redevelopment project from façade to façade. Currently, only 20% of Place Royale/Koningsplein is reserved for pedestrians, while 80% is dedicated to motorised traffic. The aim of these works is to reverse this trend and make 85% of the square car-free. The square will be on one level. New benches in bluestone with copper details will be placed around the base of the statue and opposite the Musical Instruments Museum and the Magritte Museum. The façades of the 18th-century neoclassical buildings surrounding the square, along with other nearby buildings, will be illuminated by architectural lighting to highlight this remarkable heritage. This ambitious transformation is being carried out with the utmost respect for the historical legacy.
relocation of tram tracks
The renovation of Place Royale begins with the installation of temporary tram tracks by the STIB. These tracks will allow trams on lines 92 and 93 to run during the works. This requires interrupting the traffic of lines 92 and 93 between Botanique and Louise. During these works, travelers can use metro lines 2 and 6 between these two stops. Bus lines 95, 38, and 71 are locally diverted.
The STIB is taking this opportunity to adapt the Royale stops to make them safer and more accessible. Currently, the tram runs on a dedicated track in the streets Royale and de la Régence. Passengers who get off must cross the road to reach the stop. After the renovation, cars will be able to drive on the tram tracks, but traffic lights will be installed at the narrowing of the road to give priority to the tram and thus ensure the smooth flow of public transport. The stops will be extended to the tracks and also raised to meet accessibility standards, allowing passengers, including those with reduced mobility, to board the tram at ground level.
Public transportation for everyone
The stops will be extended to the tracks and also raised to meet accessibility standards, allowing passengers, including those with reduced mobility, to board the tram at ground level.
More information on the future redevelopment of Place Royale can be found at www.beliris.be/place-royale (website in French).