Antwerp premetro tunnel closure extended 3 months due to unexpected asbestos

The Antwerp premetro tunnel between the left and right banks will remain closed three months longer than planned after additional asbestos was found in unexpected locations during renovation. The tunnel is now expected to reopen to trams by 10 July 2027. The discovery indicates the scale of contamination was underestimated, potentially affecting cost and schedule for the city's transit infrastructure.