mon 25 jan 2016, 16:00

Arguing about Brussels tunnels

BRUSSELS –

Politicians, policy-makers and interest groups in Belgium, tumbling over each other and bet: the traffic tunnels in Brussels. The for the flow of essential tunnels that the inhabitants of Brussels, Walloon and Flemish are widely used, are in poor condition, but money is missing.

Photo: Peter Garden

The region of Brussels wants to not only pay for the cost of the renovation of the tunnels, where thousands of Belgians use it. But Flanders and Wallonia don’t feel anything for ‘Brussels’ affairs to pay. “If you are authorised, then you are also responsible not only for the lust, also for the burdens”, says the Flemish minister for Mobility Ben Weyts.

The tempers are so high, sustained that the Belgian prime minister Charles Michel with it is going to interfere. He has the subject on the agenda of consultations between all Belgian governments Wednesday.

Last week in one of the many Brussels tunnels and cracks found. After research, it appeared that the Stefanietunnel probably a year close will be because of cracks in the concrete and possible stability problems. In a different tunnel and came into the weekend a wreckage down.

The tunnels in the capital are essential for the smooth let continue of the car. There need something to happen (in one of the tunnels, and the city slibt close with files. Brussels is already one of the most polluted cities due to the enormous amount of nitrogen that the traffic emissions.

The Flemish employers ‘ organisation Voka says that a closure of the tunnels would be catastrophic for the accessibility of Brussels. The role of Brussels as the capital and an international centre would be under heavy pressure.