Red bridge 2-year renovation work begins, but it won't close

(ADW) The ‘limelight’ of the major bridge renovation work being carried out on Luxembourg City's Pont Adolphe has somewhat overshadowed the fact that the big red bridge or "Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte" as it is officially known, is also due to be upgraded starting next week.

Preparations though, will begin on Thursday evening at 8pm and run until Friday at 6am as new road signs and other measures begin to make an appearance.

From Monday October 5 the work officially begins with the removal of a road surface layer in the middle lane of the “Rout Bréck”.

But don’t worry, the bridge will not close as it did for Pont Adolphe, but traffic to and from Kirchberg will see lane reduction and diversions in place, which is likely to cause congestion at peak times.

The planned work includes widening the pedestrian footpaths and cycle routes, as well a railing replacement and the grimly nicknamed “suicide barrier”.

Lighting on the red bridge is also due for an upgrade and tracks for the new tram, planned for 2017, are to be laid.

The 40-million-euro bridge project will also see the bridge given a new lick of red paint.

All this construction work should take about two years to complete, but traffic will be allowed to flow at all times in both directions, all be it somewhat reduced.

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