Road closure in Middelburg next week for fibre-optic installation
Residents and commuters in Middelburg will face disruptions as Lange Noordstraat closes for five days starting March 23. The roadworks, aimed at installing fibre-optic cables, will restrict access to motorised traffic but allow cyclists to pass through during working hours.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Lange Noordstraat, Middelburg (between Hofplein and Bachtensteene) |
| Duration | March 23–27, 2026 |
| Working hours | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily |
| Access restrictions | Closed to motorised traffic; cyclists and mopeds permitted |
| Parking | Prohibited along the entire street during the work period |
| Detour route | Noordpoortstraat – Klein Vlaanderen – Volderijlaagte – Stadhuisstraat |
| Responsible party | KPN (fibre-optic cable installation) |
The municipality of Middelburg is responsible for coordinating roadworks and ensuring minimal disruption to residents and businesses. This includes facilitating infrastructure projects like fibre-optic installations, which are essential for modern digital connectivity.
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Lange Noordstraat closed off
From Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27, the Lange Noordstraat will be temporarily closed off due to KPN’s installation of fibre-optic cables. The work will take place daily between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
During these working hours, the street will not be accessible to motorised traffic. However, (moped) cyclists will still be permitted to pass through. Outside working hours, the Lange Noordstraat will remain open to all traffic as usual.
Throughout the duration of the work, parking will be prohibited along the entire street, from Hofplein to Bachtensteene.
Motorised traffic should follow the designated detour via: Noordpoortstraat – Klein Vlaanderen – Volderijlaagte – Stadhuisstraat.
We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and every effort will be made to ensure the work proceeds as smoothly as possible.