This localized risk assessment covers the planned redevelopment of Arthur Maes Street in Haren, Brussels, starting 15 July 2025. The report examines probable disruptions across travel, business continuity, and safety, with support from scenario modeling, historical parallels, and recommended BCP interventions. It is designed for operational planners, facilities managers, and urban mobility risk analysts operating in or around the Brussels-Capital Region.
Introduction
Arthur Maes Street in Haren, Brussels, will undergo road redevelopment from 15 July 2025. This is part of the city’s broader infrastructure improvement strategy. Historical precedent from similar projects in Belgium shows that urban redevelopment, even when well-planned, leads to moderate disruptions in mobility, logistics, and local commerce.
What is Risk Analysis in the Context of Urban Road Works?
Risk analysis in urban infrastructure contexts assesses how planned or unexpected works affect operational continuity, employee mobility, client access, and stakeholder satisfaction. While not high-risk in terms of physical harm, such works present substantial planning and mitigation challenges, particularly for organizations relying on timely delivery, staff attendance, and footfall traffic.
Executive Summary: Moderate Risk Level
- Date of Incident: 15 July 2025
- Location: Arthur Maes Street, Haren, Brussels, Belgium
- Risk Category: Travel Risks
- Severity Score: 3/5
- Confidence Level: 90%
The Arthur Maes Street redevelopment is expected to last between 6 to 12 weeks and will create moderate but prolonged travel disruptions. Local businesses may face decreased access, and logistics operations could be impacted. While safety risks are low, extended congestion and route changes elevate travel complexity.
Known Hotspots and Sensitive Areas
- Arthur Maes Street – Primary redevelopment site with traffic restrictions.
- Residential and business clusters in Haren – Affected by access limitations.
- Connecting roads: Middelweg, Chaussée de Haecht – May experience diverted traffic and bottlenecks.
Impact on Transportation and Services
- Road Closures: Lane reductions and diversions will restrict access.
- Public Transport: Possible rerouting of buses and delay in travel times.
- Utility Damage: Low likelihood, but risks exist during excavation.
- Public Safety: Slight increase in pedestrian and vehicular risk due to traffic diversions.
Recommended Actions
- Provide alternative commuting maps and encourage flexible scheduling.
- Alert suppliers and redirect logistics through alternate drop zones.
- Update clients and customers about changed access points or delays.
- Form a daily incident team to monitor road works and update plans as needed.
Emergency Contacts
- Police: 101
- Fire Department: 112
- Ambulance: 112
- Brussels Mobility: https://mobilite-mobiliteit.brussels/
- City of Brussels: +32 2 279 22 11
- Belgian Federal Police: 101
Final Thoughts
Although roadworks at Arthur Maes Street are pre-scheduled and legally sanctioned, the business and logistical disruptions they create must not be underestimated. By proactively planning workarounds and communicating with stakeholders, organizations can significantly reduce operational friction during the redevelopment window.
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