Long delays on the Antwerp Ring due to accident near Kennedy Tunnel
Motorists traveling from Belgium to the Netherlands should expect significant delays today. A serious accident has occurred on the Antwerp Ring near the Kennedy Tunnel. This has led to major traffic problems on one of the most important routes toward the Dutch border.
Due to the accident, several lanes have been closed to traffic. Emergency services are on-site to handle the situation and recover the vehicles involved. Because of the closures, a traffic jam of approximately thirty minutes has formed for traffic heading in the northern direction.
Traffic authorities advise road users to avoid the area around the Kennedy Tunnel as much as possible. For travelers on their way to the Netherlands, it may be wise to choose an alternative route or to account for a longer travel time. It is currently unclear exactly how long the cleanup operations will take.
Traffic around Antwerp is often known as a bottleneck for international road traffic. Incidents in the tunnels often have an immediate impact on the flow of traffic toward Dutch provinces such as Zeeland and North Brabant. Motorists are advised to keep a close eye on current traffic information before starting their journey.