Project description
The City of Luxembourg will be carrying out redevelopment and infrastructure renewal works in Rue des Peupliers, the centre of Hamm and Rue Haute. The works will be undertaken in collaboration with the following City departments:
- VDL – Service Voirie (Department of Streets): Upgrade of the road superstructure and creation of a cycle lane. Update of pedestrian crossings and bus stops to bring these up to code, as well as the creation of new green spaces.
- VDL – Service Eaux (Water Department): Replacement and upgrade of the water mains to meet the needs of a growing population. Upgrade of private connections to bring them into compliance with existing requirements.
- VDL – Service Canalisation (Sewer Department): Replacement of mixed wastewater drains in Rue des Peupliers.
- VDL – Service Éclairage public (Public Lighting Department): Upgrade of the public lighting system, and replacement of street lamps.
- Ponts et Chaussées (Service Electro-Mécanique): Replacement and adaptation of national public lighting network.
- Creos Luxembourg SA Electricité: Laying of medium and low voltage grids. Replacement of home electrical grid connections.
- Creos Luxembourg SA Gaz: Replacement of gas mains. Replacement of home gas connections.
- Post Luxembourg: Extension of the ultra high-speed fibre-optic broadband network as part of the completion of the FTTH (Fibre To The Home) project.
- Eltrona: Burying of overhead lines and upgrade of the network with the replacement of private connections.
Works schedule
Commencement of work: September 2026
Expected duration of the works: 415 working days
Planned completion: Summer 2028
Traffic information
For vehicular traffic:
Pedestrian access and access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout the works. Vehicular access to private properties will be maintained insofar as technically feasible.
For businesses and deliveries:
The City of Luxembourg will try to ensure access for deliveries to local businesses for the entire duration of the works.
As construction progresses, there will be changes to the flow of traffic in this area. Appropriate signage will be put in place by the <em>Service Circulation</em> (Traffic Depatment). The City of Luxembourg thanks local residents, businesses and road users for their understanding and regrets any inconvenience that the works may cause.
Your home utility connections
- During the works, representatives from the City of Luxembourg, and from private contractors involved in the works, will visit residents' homes.
- The purpose of the visit is to assess the condition of your existing connections.
- If you wish to have your existing connections replaced, please tell the City representatives when they visit your home.
If you experience any problems with your gas, water or telecommunication installations, please contact the 24-hour hotlines listed below:
- Service Eaux (Water dept.) – 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 work-site meetings
Dates will be published shortly.
Public information sessions
An information session for local residents was held on 3 June 2026. A presentation of the works is provided below:
Contacts for this project
| Department | Contact | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| VDL – Serco (coordinator) | Martine Fey | 4796-2804 |
| VDL – Construction Mediators | chantiers@vdl.lu | 4796-4343 |
