Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge (Pont Rouge)

 

Project Type

In-situ Bridge Repair; Ageing Bridge Repair Solution

Location

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Date

2017

Team

SEH Engineering
Tralux
EDS

Working with our Network Partner, SEH Engineering, SPS Technology undertook the in-situ bridge repair of the existing Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge, which included the addition of a pedestrian walkway.

Locally known as ‘Pont Rouge’, the bridge serves as the main arterial route into the city centre and it was imperative to keep the bridge fully operational throughout the project, as bridge closure would have put too much pressure on other routes into the city.

Pont Rouge was transformed from a six-lane vehicular bridge to a modern-day mixed-use link to better serve the city community more sustainably. The bridge employs over 7,146m² [76,919 ft²] of Sandwich Plate System. The bridge accommodates four SPS-strengthened vehicle lanes and two newly installed tram lines. In addition, improving the bridge construction, a two-way cycle lane and pedestrian walkways on either side have also been provided on the newly installed SPS panels.

Grand Duchess Charlotte In-situ Bridge Repair with SPS panels
Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge Renovation using SPS
Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge, Luxembourg City

”SPS is not only stronger and less expensive than most other carriageway decks, but it is also capable of reducing bridge weight considerably.

Christof Greiser-SchmitzBASF

Choose SPS Technology for in-situ bridge repair

SPS Technology Bridges offer lighter, high-precision prefabricated components for all of your new and reinstatement bridge projects. Built for a 100+ year design life, SPS provides a cost-effective, strong, durable and safe alternative to reinforced concrete.  Our team is experienced in vehicular and pedestrian bridges.

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