Upper Scheldt
In the region of Wallonia (Belgium):
Upgrade to ECMT class Va, including adaptation of the Tournai crossing to an unidirectional Va and adjustment of the ‘Pont des Trous’ and ‘Pont-à-Pont’, by April 2023;
Capacity increase by the doubling of locks and securing of the lock sites, through the adaptation of the locks of Hérinnes and Kain, with finalisation of the studies by December 2026 and of the works by December 2030;
In the region of Flanders (Belgium):
Finalisation of the studies for an upgrade of the locks to ECMT class Vb by June 2024, and drawing up of a technical and financial implementation plan by June 2025.
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Boven-Schelde/Haut Escaut
Bléharies - Gent
89,5 km
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L 110,00
I 10,50*
*Classe IV à Tournai/Class IV through Tournai
