Project description

The City, Post Luxembourg and Creos will be carrying out redevelopment works on Rue de Reckenthal.

The work will be carried out in collaboration with the following departments:

  • VDL – Service Eaux (Water Department): Replacement of drinking water mains.
  • VDL – Service Éclairage public (Public Lighting Department): Replacement of public lighting.
  • VDL – Service Canalisation (Sewer Department): Replacement of the combined waste water pipelines, installation of a wastewater pipe system and a rainwater drainage system.
  • Creos Luxembourg SA – Électricité: Replacement and upgrade of the electricity grid.
  • Creos Luxembourg SA – Gaz: replacement and upgrade of gas mains.
  • Post Luxembourg: Network replacement and upgrade. Installation of the fiber optic network.

Works schedule

Commencement of work: early 2023

Expected duration of the works: 490 working days

Planned completion: Spring 2025

Traffic information

What is the current traffic situation?

For vehicular traffic

From the intersection of Rue Rollingergrund and Rue Reckenthal to no. 129, this street will be clsoed to traffic, except for residents and delivery service providers. The affected sections will be gradually closed off to traffic as the project progresses.

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.

Changes to traffic flows will be implemented as the works progress. Appropriate signage will be put in place by the Service Circulation (Traffic Depatment). The City of Luxembourg thanks local residents, businesses and road users for their understanding, and apologises for any inconvenience caused.

For public transport users

For the entire duration of the works, public transport services to Rue Reckenthal will be suspended. For information on changes to AVL bus routes, please contact our Service Autobus on 4796-2975.

Progress to date

How long will the work take?

Planned completion: Spring 2025

What work has already been completed?

Between the junction of Rue de Rollingergrund and Rue de Reckenthal and no. 70, all utility and superstructure work has been completed. Work on the sewer lines will begin between at the end opf the year. The remaining work is scheduled for completion in spring 2025.

What work remains to be done?

Between No. 70 and No. 127, the contractor has completed work on the dry utility networks, the water and gas mains, and the sewer lines. Lastly, the contractor will carry out the paving work.

Your home utility connections

  • As part of the construction project, City representatives and private contractors will visit residents' homes.
  • They will be assessing 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 experience a malfunction in your gas, water or communication system, please contact the 24-hour hotlines listed below.

  • Service Eaux – Tel.: 4796-2883
  • Creos Électricité – Tel.: 8002-9900
  • Creos Gaz – Tel.: 8007-3001
  • Post Luxembourg – Tel.: 8002-8004
  • Eltrona – Tel.: 499 466 888

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 air any grievances they may have.

Please contact the works coordinator or one of the construction mediators.

Weekly site meetings

Meetings will be held on site every Tuesday at 14:30. 

Download

Présentation du 22/09/2022 (FR)

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Contacts for this project

Department Contact Telephone number
VDL – Service Voirie (Coordinator) Joe Welter 4796-2512
VDL – Service Eaux Tom Wagner 4796-4334
VDL – Service Éclairage public Karim Ainahi 4796-3883
VDL – Construction Mediators chantiers@vdl.lu 4796-4343
VDL – Canalisation Joel Da Silva 4796-2809
Creos Électricité Marco Ferreira 2624-5780
CREOS Gaz Carlos Simoes Diogo 2624-5816
Post Technologies Marc Mersch 2424-5743