Project description

The City will soon be carrying out redevelopment work on Rue Léon Kauffman, Rue Arthur Knaff, Rue Joseph Massarette and Boulevard Charles Simonis. These works are being done in cooperation with:

  • VDL – Service Voirie (Department of Streets): Redevelopment of the road superstructure (parking bays, tree pits and pedestrian walkway redevelopment).
  • VDL – Service Eaux (Water Department): Complete replacement of the main water distribution line and replacement of home water supply lines that have deteriorated.
  • VDL – Service Éclairage public (Public Lighting Department): Replacement and upgrade of the public lighting system, and replacement of street lamps. Refit public lighting and ICT cabinets to bring them up to code. Installation of special lighting at pedestrian crossings to improve visibility of pedestrians.
  • VDL – Service TIC (ICT Department): Extension and upgrade of Luxembourg City's fibre-optic network and upgrade of its Wi-Fi network.
  • Creos Luxembourg SA Electricité: Replacement and extension of the deteriorated low- and high-voltage power network. Replacement of home utility connections. Upgrade of public lighting connections and Creos electrical grids with VDL electric metre boxes.
  • Creos Luxembourg SA Gaz: Complete replacement of the deteriorated main gas supply lines (low and medium pressure). Replacement of the private connections with valves under the pavement and "Gas-STOP" safety valves at the connection with the principal gas main.
  • Post Technologies: Extension of Luxembourg City's high-speed fibre-optic broadband network as part of the FTTH ("Fibre To The Home") project. Replacement of home utility connections for the extension of the fibre optic network.

Works schedule

  • Commencement of works: autumn 2024
  • Expected duration of the works: 500 working days
  • Planned completion: winter of 2026

Traffic information

What is the current traffic situation?

For vehicular traffic:

During phases 1 to 4, traffic will be one-way and flow counter-clockwise on Boulevard Charles Simonis, Rue Léon Kauffman and Rue Arthur Knaff. During phases 5 and 6, the streets Rue Léon Kauffman, Rue Arthur Knaff and Rue Joseph Massarette will be closed to through traffic (access for residents and deliveries only). For all other motorists, the flow of traffic will be maintained via Boulevard Charles Simonis, where traffic will be two-way. Pedestrian access and access for emergency services will be guaranteed throughout the duration of the works. Vehicular access to private property will be maintained as long as physically possible.

For businesses and deliveries:

The City of Luxembourg will try to ensure access for deliveries to local businesses throughout the duration of the works.

For public transport users:

All stops will be served for as long as physically possible. If needed, certain stops may be moved.

Your home utility connections

  • As part of the construction project, City representatives and private contractors will visit residents' homes.
  • To assess the condition of their existing connections.
  • If you wish to have your existing connections replaced, please inform the City representatives during this on-site inspection.

If you have any problems with your gas, water or communications networks, please contact the services below, which are open 24/7:

  • Service Eaux – Tel.: 4796-2883
  • Creos Électricité – Tel.: 8002-9900
  • Creos Gaz – Tel.: 8007-3001
  • Post Luxembourg – Tel.: 8002-8004

Stay informed

To make life easier for residents while these works are being carried out, the City of Luxembourg has implemented a series of measures, including the option to participate in meetings regarding the progress of the work. Residents affected by the works may participate in these meetings to obtain additional information about the project's progress and present any complaints they may have.

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Présentation : Réunion d'information du 19 janvier 2024 (FR)

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Contacts for this work site

DEPARTMENT

CONTACT

TELEPHONE NUMBER

VDL – Service Coordination des chantiers

Kipchen Chris (ckipchen@vdl.lu)

4796-4188

VDL – Construction mediator

chantiers@vdl.lu

4796-4343