Project description
The City will be carrying out redevelopment works on Rue de Wiltz. These works are being done in cooperation with:
- VDL – Service Voirie (Roads Department): Redevelopment of the road superstructure on Rue de Wiltz (parking lanes, tree pits, pedestrian walkways).
- VDL – Service Canalisation (Sewer Department): Replacement of the rain water and waste water drains, and replacement of home utility connections that have deteriorated.
- 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. Refitting of public lighting cabinets to bring them up to code through the installation of an electricity meter at the connection point between the electricity grid (belonging to Creos S.A.) and the public lighting grid. Installation of special lighting at pedestrian crossings to improve visibility of pedestrians.
- VDL – Service TIC (ICT Department – network and communications): 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.
- Creos Luxembourg SA Gaz: Complete replacement of the deteriorated main gas supply line. Replacement of the private connections with valves under the pavement and "Gas-STOP" safety valves at the connection with the principal gas main.
- Post Luxembourg: 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.
- Eltrona: Removal of cable systems mounted on façades and in private gardens.
Replacement of existing infrastructure and home utility connections.
Works schedule
Commencement of work: Spring 2023
Expected duration of the works: 440 work days (7:00 to 17:00)
Planned completion: Spring 2025
Traffic information
What is the current traffic situation?
For vehicular traffic:
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. Certain parking spots will be removed as the works progress.
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:
No changes.
Progress to date
How long will the work take?
The works are scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2025.
What work has already been completed?
Work on section 1 is now complete, with only the pulling of CREOS cables on the odd-numbered side between Rue de Clervaux and Rue du Cimetière scheduled for November. In section 2, work on the sewer network is nearing completion and the laying of water & gas pipes has begun. In section 3, work on the sewer network is underway. In section 4, the laying of temporary utility networks will begin soon.
What work remains to be done?
In section 2, the sewerage lines between Rue de Mondorf and Rue Eduard Grenier still need to be completed. Next, the water & gas pipes, utility connections, dry utilities and roadworks will be completed. In section 3, all the works remain to be done, with the exception of the temporary networks and part of the sewerage network. As for section 4, all the work remains to be done.
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 Luxembourg 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.
Weekly site meetings
A meeting will be held on site every Thursday at 10:00.
Information session
An information session for local residents was held on 28 November 2022. A presentation of this development project is available below.
Contacts for this project
| Department | Contact | Telephone number |
|---|---|---|
| VDL – Service Coordination des chantiers | Chris Kipchen | 4796 4188 |
| VDL – Service Canalisation | Katarina Pecirep | 4796 3072 |
| VDL – Service Voirie | Natalina Pires | 4796 2331 |
| VDL – Service Eaux | Tom Wagner | 4796 4334 |
| VDL – Service Circulation | Julien Bertolotti | 4796 3339 |
| VDL – Construction Mediators | chantiers@vdl.lu | 4796-4343 |
| CREOS Gaz | Diane Hoffmann | 2624 5819 |
| CREOS Électricité | Chris Olinger | 2624 5781 |
| POST | 2424 5763 |
