Roadworks on N9 bridge between Maldegem and Eeklo delayed

The planned opening of the renovated bridge on the N9, connecting Maldegem and Eeklo, has been postponed to mid-March 2027.

Generic image of roadworks on a bridge with detours and construction signs.
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Generic image of roadworks on a bridge with detours and construction signs.

Renovation works on the bridge at Zeelaan and Prins Boudewijnlaan (N9), between Maldegem and Eeklo, which began in May 2026, have been delayed. The planned opening in December 2026 will not be met.

The Agency for Roads and Traffic (AWV) has announced that the works on the bridge at Zeelaan and Prins Boudewijnlaan (N9), a crucial connection between Maldegem and Eeklo, will take longer than initially scheduled. The project, which started in May 2026, was set to finish in December 2026, but AWV now anticipates reopening the bridge by mid-March 2027.
The municipality of Maldegem expresses regret over the delay. 'We understand this is particularly inconvenient for residents, businesses, and other road users who regularly use this important link,' stated the council. They emphasize their commitment to closely monitoring the situation and urging efforts to minimize the delay.
The current traffic measures and diversions remain in effect. Further information can be found on the websites of the municipality of Maldegem and the Agency for Roads and Traffic.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Maldegem (08/10/2026)