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All access roads to Brussels airport are closed due to gas leak

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Posted on May 12, 2026

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· Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Roads to Brussels airport re-opened after briefly being closed due to earlier gas leak

Brussels Airport Gas Leak Incident

BRUSSELS, May 12 (Reuters) - Travellers going to Brussels airport suffered brief disruption on Tuesday when police temporarily closed down roads to the airport due to a gas leak, before then re-opening them.

Resolution of the Incident

"The situation is now resolved and Brussels Airport is accessible by car again," said the airport in a statement.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Inti Landauro;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

  • A gas leak from excavation near the A201 junction forced closure of all roads leading to Brussels Airport this morning (bruzz.be)
  • Even though the Ringlaan remains open, it does not grant access to airport parking; train remains the only viable way to reach the terminal (bruzz.be)
  • The incident coincides with a national demonstration impacting city-wide traffic on May 12, magnifying travel disruption for the airport region (visahq.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are all roads to Brussels airport closed?
All access roads were closed due to a gas leak near Brussels airport.
How can travelers access Brussels airport during the closure?
The only way to access Brussels airport is by train while roads remain shut.
Is there an estimate for when the roads to the airport will reopen?
There is currently no estimate provided for when road access to Brussels airport might reopen.
Who reported the closure of Brussels airport roads?
Police closed the roads and the airport released a statement on X about the closure.

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