Project description

The City of Luxembourg is carrying out upgrade works in Cents: Rue Albert Calmes, Rue Nicolas Margue, Rue Nicolas Majerus, Rue Alphonse Rupprecht and Rue de Trèves.

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

  • VDL – Service Voirie (Department of Streets): 
    • Partial replacement of the road subgrade.
    • Replacement of a number of storm drains, kerbs and paving stones.
    • Marking of the parking strip with a high-performance surface dressing.
    • Overhaul of the pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Rue de Trèves to bring it up to code for people with reduced mobility.
  • VDL – Service Canalisation (Sewer Department) :
    • Flow improvement in the existing sewers on Rue de la Barrière towards Rue de Trèves.
    • Repair of leaks in certain existing pipes on Rue Albert Calmes.
  • VDL – Service Eaux (Water Department): 
    • Replacement and upgrade of the water mains, and upgrade of private connections to bring them into compliance with existing requirements.
  • 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 Technologies de l'information et de la communication – TIC (ICT Department)  :
    • Extension and upgrade of Luxembourg City's fibre-optic network and upgrade of its Wi-Fi network.
  • Creos Luxembourg SA Électricité: 
    • Replacement and upgrade 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 (BP): 
    • Replacement of the deteriorated low pressure network.
    • 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 the fibre-optic broadband network as part of the completion of the FTTH ("Fibre To The Home") project.

Works schedule

Commencement of work: June 2025

Planned completion: Late 2026

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

More information will be published in due course.

Information session

An information session for local residents was held on 10 June 2025.

A presentation of this development project is available below:

Download

Réunion riverains du 10 juin 2025 (FR)

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Contacts for this project

Department

Contact

Telephone number

VDL – Construction Mediators

chantiers@vdl.lu

4796-4343