PROJECT STORY
The Challenge
The area around Mouscron station no longer supported the needs of travelers and the layout created dangerous situations.
Redevelopment of Area Around Mouscron Station
New, Eye-Catching Pedestrian Bridge at Mouscron Station
The Solution
Mouscron’s master plan includes more green space and provides structure for a multimodal hub. It very literally bridges the gap between the station and the city center.
The Impact
The area will be more sustainable and attractive thanks to a safer and more functional layout.
The Challenge
Mouscron is strategically located in Belgium, at the intersection of the provinces of West Flanders and Hainaut, as well as at the crossroads between Belgium and France. However, the Moeskroen station and its surroundings are currently unattractive and inaccessible for residents, visitors, and merchants. Therefore, the station area, as one of the main gateways to the city, is being redeveloped to create a more functional and safer layout for cyclists, pedestrians, and local residents.
The Solution
The new master plan for Mouscron includes more green space, areas for pedestrians and cyclists, and cozy terraces on the station square. A new pedestrian bridge will connect one side of the station to the other. This bridge is designed with a concrete structure and a metal roof, spanning 80 meters. Pedestrians will no longer need to walk around the station to reach the other side. Cyclists and people with reduced mobility will be able to use the lifts on both sides of the bridge.
The existing TEC bus station will be demolished and rebuilt with a 200-meter canopy and waiting halls to protect against rain and wind. The circulation of bus traffic will also be improved. Pedestrians, cars, and buses will no longer intersect, making the new bus island much safer. Trees and benches on the Alphonce and Antoine Motte square will make waiting conditions for travelers much more pleasant and enjoyable. Special attention will be given to public lighting to mark the routes and make pedestrian crossings safer.
Arcadis, together with the architectural firm "Dessin et Construction," has been appointed to manage the redesign of the station area. We are assisting various Wallonian government agencies, including SPW Mobilité et Infrastructures, the OTW and the City of Mouscron, in the preliminary design, urban planning permit application, tender file, and monitoring of the works.
The Impact
The redevelopment focuses on soft mobility and green spaces, transforming mobility as a whole into an efficient multimodal space. This project not only makes the environment more sustainable, attractive, and appealing but also more functional and safer, welcoming everyone who arrives in the city. The pedestrian bridge is also designed in a way that it can be connected via additional stairs to each platform in the station.
