N27 road (Belgium)

National Route 27
Dutch: Nationale Weg 27
French: Route nationale 27
Major junctions
West endLeuven
East endNamur
Location
CountryBelgium
ProvincesFlemish Brabant, Walloon Brabant, Namur
Highway system
  • Highways of Belgium

The N27 is a regional road in Belgium, linking Leuven (Flemish Brabant) to Namur (Capital of Wallonia) via key towns including Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve and Gembloux. Managed by the Flemish and Walloon road authorities, it serves both suburban and interprovincial traffic.[1]

Route

The route commences in Leuven, travelling southeast through the university suburbs and crossing into Walloon Brabant near Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. It continues towards Gembloux, then proceeds eastwards and terminates in Namur, connecting eventually to the N90/R30 ring.[2]

The Flemish segment (Leuven to provincial border) is maintained by the Flemish road agency (AWV), while the portion in Wallonia (Ottignies to Namur) falls under Walloon jurisdiction. The road typically offers two lanes, with sections near Leuven expanded to suburban standards.[3]

According to current data from the Vlaams Verkeerscentrum, the N27 corridor experiences moderate to heavy traffic, especially on weekdays near Leuven and Namur.[4] It is a commuter route for students and suburban workers between regional hubs.

Major junctions

  • Leuven – begins at junction with N2/R23 in the city
  • Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve – intersects with N275 and university access roads
  • Gembloux – meets regional roads serving local industries
  • Namur – ends at junction with N4 and the R30 ring road

References

  1. ^ "Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer–road network". Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  2. ^ "Vlaams Verkeerscentrum – traffic overview". Vlaams Verkeerscentrum. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  3. ^ "Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer –overview". Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  4. ^ "Verkeerssituatie Vlaanderen". Vlaams Verkeerscentrum. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  • Commons: File:BE‑N27.svg – route shield
  • Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer – official portal
  • Vlaams Verkeerscentrum – live traffic data
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