Construction works started on a new section of planned F212 cycle highway, next to the Zellik train station. When completed, F212 will connect the municipality of Asse (32 000 inhabitants) in the province of Flemish Brabant with Brussels.

F212 is one of the shortest planned cycle highways in Flanders, just 8.2 km of length. As many other cycle highways, it follows a railroad line (Jette – Dendermonde). When completed, F212 will connect the municipality of Asse (32 000 inhabitants) with Zellik research park, Asse industrial park and Brussels.

2.5 km section starting from the Asse train station is already rideable, partially on dedicated cycling path, partially on local roads with low traffic. In October 2017 construction works started on 1.6 km section next to the Zellik train station, and are expected to reach the border of Brussels before the end of 2018. Works include:

• 4-meter-wide bike path on the southern side of train with lighting,
• new tunnel under Vliegwezenlaan, 
• access ramps to the platform at the Zellik station,
• reconstruction of the pedestrian and cycling bridge above the railroad and N9 national road to provide more comfortable slopes.

The cost of current stage is 3.4 mln euro. It is financed in 60% by the Province Flemish Brabant and in 40% by the Flemish regional government.

The article is a part of a series showcasing examples of best practice implemented by the CHIPS project partners on cycle highways in North-Western Europe.

More about the F212 cycle highway: http://www.vlaamsbrabant.be/f212