Civil-engineering work for Linac 4 and related roadworks - information for drivers
The civil-engineering work for the construction of the Linac 4 accelerator has started on 22 October on the Mont Citron, the mound just opposite Restaurant No. 2 between the Computer Centre and the PS complex.
Initially the work will involve excavating the mound and transporting the spoil to the area in front of Building SM18. This first phase of work will last for about five months until April 2009. The large number of lorries will cause disruption to traffic on the Route Rutherford, part of the Route Einstein and in the transfer tunnel between the two sites.
Traffic lights for alternating traffic will be in operation at each end of the tunnel since there is insufficient room for two lorries travelling in opposite directions to use it at the same time. Consequently, users are strongly recommended not to use the tunnel except for transporting equipment between the two sites. Users not transporting equipment are strongly recommended to use Gates A and B.
In parallel, a temporary roundabout will be installed at the junction of Routes Feynman, Weisskoff and Rutherford to facilitate traffic flow in this area. Once the work for the Linac has been completed, a permanent roundabout will be constructed. At various phases of the work, Route Weisskopf will be temporarily closed to traffic. Traffic will be diverted and diversion signs erected during the periods of closure.
Thank you for your understanding.
TS/CE Group
by TS Department