N36 road (Belgium)

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National Route 36
Dutch: Nationale Weg 36
French: Route nationale 36
Major junctions
West end Kortemark (near Zarren)
East end Ronse
Location
Country Belgium
Provinces West Flanders, East Flanders
Highway system
  • Highways of Belgium

The N36 is a regional road in Flanders, Belgium, spanning from Zarren (near Kortemark) in the west through Roeselare, Izegem, and Harelbeke, to Ronse in East Flanders. It handles both local and transit traffic across provincial boundaries.

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Route

The route begins near Zarren, continues through Roeselare, where maintenance work on Diksmuidsesteenweg began in February 2025. [1] It then passes Izegem, where extensive upgrades including new cycle lanes, greenery, and bus stops have been ongoing since September 2024. [2] Finally, the road extends to Ronse, including intersection repairs at Rozenaaksesteenweg in June 2023. [3]

History

During December 2024–spring 2025, the section between Deerlijk and Vichte (Vichtesteenweg) underwent a phased reconfiguration, including dedicated detours for cyclists, pedestrians, buses, and heavy vehicles. [4]

Junctions and termini

The road terminates at Zarren near Kortemark via connections to local roads, intersects Diksmuidsesteenweg near Roeselare, continues east through Izegem and Harelbeke (including E17 crossing), and ends in Ronse, with junctions such as Rozenaaksesteenweg and connections to municipal networks.

References

  1. "Vernieuwing van Diksmuidsesteenweg (N36) in Roeselare". AWV. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  2. "Bredere fietspaden en meer groen: Rijksweg (N36) Izegem". BRU Actualiteit. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  3. "Repair works at N36–Rozenaaksesteenweg junction". Het Nieuwsblad. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  4. "Herinrichting Vichtesteenweg (N36) Deerlijk–Vichte". AWV. Retrieved 2025-06-11.