{"id":33239,"date":"2025-03-14T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/?post_type=blog&p=33239"},"modified":"2025-03-14T17:36:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:36:59","slug":"werken-aan-de-ring-wooden-bridge-as-the-final-touch-for-a-high-quality-cycle-highway","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/en\/news\/werken-aan-de-ring-wooden-bridge-as-the-final-touch-for-a-high-quality-cycle-highway\/","title":{"rendered":"Werken aan de Ring: Wooden Bridge as the Final Touch for a High-Quality Cycle Highway"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With the cycle highway F203, we are creating a smooth cycling route with safe crossings between Brussels and Bertem. Contractor Viabuild is currently working on the final bridge construction in wood and concrete, commissioned by De Werkvennootschap. This project was developed by the interdisciplinary expert team of THV MoVeR0 (Sweco & Arcadis with architect ZJA), responsible for the design and study from the initial project note to the permit, the final design, and the specifications.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Aesthetic, Environmentally Friendly, and Renewable<\/h2>\n

The warm, natural appearance of wood ensures that the bridge fits perfectly into the green surroundings, making your bike ride even more enjoyable.<\/p>\n

By choosing wood, we contribute to sustainable forest management and reduce the ecological footprint of infrastructure projects. Wooden bridges are durable and can last many years without much maintenance, making them a cost-effective choice in the long term. Moreover, wood is an environmentally responsible material. It is renewable and has a much lower impact on the environment than other building materials such as steel or concrete.<\/p>\n

Additionally, wood is a very workable material, meaning it can be easily adapted to specific design requirements and environmental factors. This makes it possible to create unique and custom-made bridges that perfectly meet the needs of users and the environment.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cross-section of this wood-concrete bridge. Wooden beams with a concrete deck form an ideal combination. The concrete acts as a canopy that protects the wood from rain and water infiltration, extending the lifespan of the wooden beams.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Wood as a Natural Material<\/h2>\n

Designing and building a wooden cycle bridge brings various challenges. By carefully addressing these, this bridge is not only sustainable and environmentally friendly but also comfortable and safe for cyclists.<\/p>\n