Work has started on the Eastern Ring Road in Heist-op-den-Berg: aims to keep through traffic out of the center

Construction has begun on the Eastern Ring Road in Heist-op-den-Berg, connecting Herentalsesteenweg and Westerlosesteenweg to improve traffic safety. Archaeological findings have been discovered along the route, including remnants from the Bronze Age and Roman period. The local government is also preparing a roundabout at Westerlosesteenweg, with utility works planned. The first phase cost around 8 million euros, while the continuation will require an additional 5.5 to 7 million euros. Completion is expected by the end of 2027.