Mayor Halle keeps building materials store closed until operator addresses traffic safety

The construction materials store on August Demaeghtlaan in Halle remains closed until the operator addresses traffic safety issues. The mayor closed the store in September due to trucks loading and unloading on sidewalks. The operator has since taken legal action against the city. Mayor Eva Demesmaeker highlighted the dangers posed by trucks and illegal parking, prompting the closure. The mayor's decision is valid for three months, but the store can reopen if safety solutions are proposed. The operator's court case is ongoing, and they may also appeal to the Council of State.