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| Dutch: Nationale Weg 37 French: Route nationale 37 | |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Aalter |
| South end | Ieper |
| Location | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Provinces | East Flanders, West Flanders |
| Highway system | |
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The N37 is a regional road in Belgium that connects Aalter in East Flanders to Ieper (Ypres) in West Flanders. It serves as an important route for both commuters and freight traffic, passing through towns such as Tielt, Pittem, Ardooie, and Ruiselede. [1]
The N37 begins at an interchange with the E40 motorway in Aalter and travels southwest toward Ieper. Along the way, it passes through key municipalities such as Tielt and Pittem, with links to other national and local roads. The route is notable for handling a mix of local and heavy vehicle traffic, particularly near industrial zones around Tielt.
The N37 experiences regular congestion, especially around Tielt during morning and evening peak hours. Accident frequency along some curves and junctions has prompted local calls for better enforcement and improved signage. [2]
There are proposals to upgrade the N37 into a higher-capacity regional connector (“Vlaamse hoofdweg”), which would involve road widening and traffic segregation. This project remains under discussion among local governments in Tielt, Ruiselede, Ardooie, and Pittem. [3]
The road begins in Aalter at the E40, continues through Ruiselede and Tielt, intersects smaller regional roads in Pittem and Ardooie, and finally ends in Ieper where it meets the N8.