Live East Flanders & Ghent Transit Monitoring
Navigate the industrial and cultural heart of Flanders with our comprehensive network of East Flanders (Oost-Vlaanderen) traffic cameras. Centered around the historic hub of Ghent and the primary motorway intersections of the Flemish Diamond, these real-time feeds provide essential visibility into the vital E40 and E17 motorways. Whether you're a daily commuter between Brussels and Ghent or managing international logistics, TrafficVision offers instant access to official Flemish Traffic Center feeds 24/7.
VIEW LIVE CAMERAS →E17 Antwerp-Lille Corridor
Monitor the primary industrial artery of the region. Our cameras cover the E17 from the Antwerp border through Ghent to the West Flanders border. This route handles some of the highest freight volumes in Belgium, serving as a critical link between Northern Europe and France.
E40 Brussels-Coast Axis
Get a real-time view of the primary east-west corridor connecting the capital to the North Sea. Our feeds cover the E40 through Aalst and Ghent, providing visibility into morning rush-hour bottlenecks and seasonal holiday surges toward the coast.
Ghent Urban & Port Access
Stay updated on the region's primary commercial and maritime center. Our network includes cameras in Ghent city center and at the primary access roads to the Port of Ghent, ensuring a smooth journey through the city's industrial and transit zones.
Official Flemish Feeds
Access high-quality, real-time images directly from the Vlaams Verkeerscentrum (Flemish Traffic Center).
Logistics Optimization
Monitor the critical E17/E40 interchange at Zwijnaarde, one of the busiest junctions in the Flemish Diamond.
Interactive Regional Map
View East Flanders cameras in context with the broader Flanders and Brussels networks.
Mobile Optimized
Check road conditions on the go from any device with our fast-loading, responsive platform.
The Strategic Importance of East Flanders' Roads
East Flanders serves as the critical transportation crossroads of the Flemish Region. Its geography, centered around the city of Ghent and at the intersection of Europe's primary motorways, creates a unique and high-volume transit environment. The E17 and the E40 are the backbones of the province, managing the movement of millions of travelers and a significant portion of international freight.
According to data from the Flemish Traffic Center, the highways in East Flanders handle intense daily traffic, with segments of the E17 near Ghent seeing peak volumes exceeding 100,000 vehicles per day. Real-time visual monitoring via TrafficVision is the most effective tool for drivers to navigate the frequent "file" (jam) formations at the Zwijnaarde and Merelbeke interchanges and identify the best times for regional or cross-border departures.
Plan Your Flemish Diamond Route
Avoid the Zwijnaarde interchange delays. Use our interactive route builder to see every live camera along your drive from Antwerp to Ghent or Brussels.
BUILD YOUR ROUTE →Safety and Infrastructure Monitoring
Road safety is a top priority in the Flemish transport system, particularly on the high-speed motorway network and the complex urban interchanges that define East Flanders' infrastructure. By utilizing our Grid View, commuters and logistics professionals can monitor multiple cameras along the E40 or E17 simultaneously, identifying accidents, stalled vehicles, or weather-related hazards in real-time.
Research into Belgian traffic management highlights that real-time camera access is a vital component of driver awareness and incident response. In East Flanders, where sudden changes in weather or heavy vehicle maneuvers can rapidly impact road capacity, this visual intelligence is a critical safety component for millions of annual kilometers driven in the region.
Seasonal Patterns and Commuting
Traffic in the East Flanders region follows a highly predictable rhythm driven by its role as a primary employment and logistics center.
- Morning Rush: Intense peak-hour volume toward Ghent and Brussels starting as early as 6:30 AM on the E40 and E17.
- Port Logistics: Steady commercial truck volume year-round, representing the backbone of the region's industrial supply chain connected to the Port of Ghent.
- Summer Transit: Increased traffic on the E40 during holiday weekends as travelers from Brussels and the interior head to the North Sea coast.
Can I see traffic conditions at the Zwijnaarde interchange?
Yes! Our interactive map provides extensive coverage of the Zwijnaarde hub, including all major approaches from the E40 and E17, helping you spot congestion before you reach the junction.
How often do the East Flanders cameras update?
Most cameras provided by the Flemish Traffic Center refresh every 60-120 seconds, with higher-frequency updates available along the most congested sections of the E17.
Is there a cost to access the Belgian traffic camera network?
No. TrafficVision provides 100% free access to all live feeds in East Flanders and across Belgium. No subscription or registration is required.
Explore the Heart of Flanders
East Flanders is the gateway to the West. From the towers of Ghent to the industrial valleys, monitor road conditions across the province with our comprehensive live camera platform.
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