The E25 motorway in both directions at Sprimont, south of Liège, was closed on Saturday afternoon after a man threatened to blow up his vehicle, local authorities said.
The municipality confirmed the incident in a press release, adding that Mayor Luc Delvaux had convened a local crisis cell.
Before making the threat, the man caused a crash involving three cars. He then said there were explosives inside his vehicle.
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Belgian broadcaster RTBF reported that the man is a police officer.
One person was slightly injured in the collision.
A security perimeter has been set up, and all motorists in the area have been ordered to leave their vehicles.
About 100 people have been affected. They are being sheltered while their vehicles are removed one by one, according to the municipality.
Local authorities have urged the public to avoid the area and to follow all instructions from the police and emergency services.
Special units from the federal police and the bomb disposal service Dovo are among those at the scene.
