Brussels Louise Roundabout Redesign: Agreement Reached to Improve Mobility

An agreement has been reached between the MR and Groen political parties to proceed with the complete redevelopment of the Rond-point Louise in Brussels, ending a period of political gridlock that lasted ten years.

According to reports from RTBF and BruxellesToday, construction work on the redesign is scheduled to begin on the night of May 25 to May 26, 2026.

The decision follows several weeks of intense disputes between the MR and Groen parties. La Libre.be described the period leading up to the agreement as weeks of bagarre, or fighting, before a consensus was finally established.

The project aims to address long-standing mobility issues at the intersection. RTBF reports that the redesign is intended to reconcile security and fluidity for those navigating the area.

The redevelopment comes after a decade of blockages that prevented a solution for the mobility challenges at Rond-point Louise. Sudinfo noted that the announcement provides a resolution after years of tension surrounding the site.

Le Soir indicated that the plans involve a comprehensive overhaul of how the roundabout is structured and managed to improve the flow of traffic and safety for users.