Traffic Measures in Tienen: Overview of Works and Diversions

Several streets in Tienen are undergoing works, with temporary closures and diversions in effect until the end of 2026.

Image of a closed street in Tienen with traffic signs and construction barriers.
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Image of a closed street in Tienen with traffic signs and construction barriers.

The city of Tienen is implementing various traffic measures in different streets, ranging from high-voltage works to the construction of cycle paths, with temporary closures and diversions.

On Saturday, October 10, '26, Tienen celebrates Kweikersdag with a lively fair, regional product market, children's entertainment, heritage activities, street theatre, and a spectacular closing show. To ensure the event runs safely and smoothly, traffic measures are in place throughout the city center.
The Anjelierenlaan will be closed between house numbers 22 and 28 from Monday, October 12, to Friday, October 16, '26, due to high-voltage works. Diversions will be via the Begonialaan and Gladiolenweg.
In the Vissenakenstraat, near house number 134, works on high-voltage cables will take place from Wednesday, October 14, to Friday, October 16, '26. Diversions for traffic coming from Vissenaken and Vogelzangstraat will be provided via various local streets.
De Scheper, near house number 20, will be closed from Thursday, October 15, to Thursday, October 22, '26, for the renewal of the sewer connection.
The Medekersveld, near house number 38, is closed until Friday, November 27, '26. A diversion is provided via Medekersveld, Geeststraat, Lindeveldstraat, and Tassinstraat.
The Koffiestraat is closed near house number 17 until Monday, October 12, '26, for utility works, with a diversion via Kerkomstraat, Kapellenblokstraat, and Koffiestraat.
The intersection of Grijpenveldstraat and Gorsumweg is closed until Friday, October 16, '26, for road works. The diversion route is via Grijpenveldstraat, Viaductstraat, Mulkstraat, Groot Overlaar, R27 Westelijke Ring, Grijpenlaan, and Walstraat.
From Monday, September 7, '26, the Aarschotsesteenweg, from the intersection with Metselstraat/Kumtichstraat to the intersection with Withuisstraat/Albertvest, will be closed to through traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists with bikes can pass. Diversions for regional, local, and resident traffic are provided.
In the Maalderijweg, near house number 99, one-way traffic towards Oorbeek will be in effect until Friday, March 26, '27, for the construction of a cycle path. A diversion is planned via Oorbeeksesteenweg, Westelijke Ring, Leuvenselaan, Kumtichstraat, Sint-Gillisplein, Tassinstraat, and Maalderijweg.
The Pitsaertstraat is closed near house number 15 until Thursday, December 31, '26, for utility works. A diversion in both directions runs via Tiensebaan, Hannuitsesteenweg, Zuidelijke Ring, Invalsweg, and Outgaarden.
The Getestraat, between Invalsweg and Potterijstraat, is closed until Monday, November 30, '26, for the construction of cycle paths and the renovation of the Potterijstraat/Getestraat intersection. Diversions in both directions run via Hannuitsesteenweg (N64), Zuidelijke Ring, and Invalsweg. Two-way traffic is permitted in Potterijstraat between house numbers 108 and 120.
A test setup for traffic flow in the Houtemstraat and on the Oplintersesteenweg will begin on Thursday, April 16, '26, and will last for several months. The Oplintersesteenweg (section between the roundabout and the ramparts) will become one-way towards the center. The Houtemstraat will be one-way towards the roundabout between Diestsesteenweg and the hospital parking entrance.
In the Processieweg, near café De Korenbloem (number 9), a summer terrace may be set up across the entire width of the roadway during weekends from Wednesday, April 1, to Monday, November 2, '26. Diversions via Houbaertstraat and Bosveldstraat will be provided.
One direction of traffic in the Zijdelingsestraat, near the bus station, is closed until Sunday, October 5, '26, at 6:00 PM, except for public transport. This is part of redevelopment works in the station area. The street is only accessible via Vierde Lansierslaan or IJzerenwegstraat.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Tienen (09/10/2026)