Diest wants to tackle traffic chaos on Leuvensesteenweg with a new street behind shops

The city of Diest is collaborating with the Agency for Roads and Traffic (AWV) to address traffic congestion on Leuvensesteenweg caused by new shops. A proposed solution is to create an access road behind the stores to alleviate traffic on the main road. This would allow vehicles to move between shops without re-entering the busy street. Additionally, adjustments to traffic light management are being considered, but AWV emphasizes that both improvements must work together for effective traffic management. Discussions with landowners and financing agreements are ongoing, with no set timeline for the road's construction yet.