WWV/INV/N34/5/S1_ Study of the N34 Nieuwpoort – Redevelopment Albert I laan phase 2

The Albert I avenue (N34) is the main connection between Nieuwpoort-Bad and Nieuwpoort-Stad and is part of the coastal axis that connects the various coastal municipalities. The section between Louisweg and Elisalaan is located in a highly urbanized and tourist-oriented environment with a high concentration of homes, businesses, catering facilities and recreational functions. As a result, the road has an important local access function for Nieuwpoort-Bad. In the past, a first phase of the reconstruction was already carried out, namely the section of Albert I avenue between the intersection with Louisweg and Astridlaan. The aim of these works was to modernize the layout of the regional road, increase road safety and improve the quality of the public space. This intervention has already resulted in a high-quality and contemporary design on the Albert I avenue to the east of the Louisweg, including the intersection with the Louisweg. However, the connecting section between Louisweg and Elisalaan still shows a different layout. This creates a lack of uniformity in the design of the regional road, both in terms of road profile, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and public domain. In addition, the high traffic pressure during peak tourist periods causes conflicts between motorized traffic, cyclists and pedestrians. The many side street connections, crossing movements and functions along the road reinforce this problem. Furthermore, the area faces important investments in underground infrastructure. In summary, the central challenge consists of extending the reconstruction that has already been completed between Louisweg and Astridlaan to the section up to Elisalaan, so that a uniform, traffic-safe and high-quality design is created for all road users, while maintaining the important traffic function of the Albert I avenue within Nieuwpoort-Bad, while maintaining the existing