What about ADR traffic (transportation of hazardous materials)?
What about ADR traffic (transportation of hazardous materials)?
ADR traffic diversion
ADR traffic towards Ghent follows its way via the diversion route. In the direction of the Netherlands, ADR category E traffic drives through the tunnel. Categories A to D follow the diversion route via Hazopweg - Hoogschoorweg - Sint-Antoniusweg.
Overview of the traffic situation for ADR traffic during the renovation.
Tunnel category lowered from D to C
To ensure safety, the Beverentunnel currently falls under tunnel category D with regard to ADR traffic*. This means that the transportation of solid, liquid and gaseous substances and gases that may cause an explosion or fire, or may cause toxic substances to be released, is not permitted. This was decided after a risk analysis in 2020. After the complete renovation, the Beverentunnel will fall under Category C. The transportation of hazardous materials in solid form will then be permitted. Vehicles transporting liquids and gases will still be required to take a detour. In practice, this will reduce the number of overground detours for ADR traffic from about 1,900 journeys to 650 journeys per week and per direction of travel.
*ADR stands for ‘Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route’.