The worksite for the tram-line reaches CERN
The civil-engineering work for the tram-line outside CERN starts on 16 February.
The worksite for the section of tram-line between Meyrin-Village and CERN is entering a new phase. The contractors are to begin by upgrading the underground pipelines to comply with the installation requirements for the tramline track. The next stage will be to install the track itself, which will entail a complete reconstruction of the roadway. In the coming weeks a roundabout will be created in front of Gate A, which will allow CERN personnel travelling towards Saint-Genis-Pouilly to exit via Gate A rather than having to use the car park where the flags are as a thoroughfare. Once the roundabout is complete, it is planned to prohibit direct access to the Route de Meyrin at Gate B via this car park to all traffic except the TPG buses, and to convert the area into a dedicated car park. The bus terminus will therefore remain in its present location. Throughout the work, which will last from 16 February to the beginning of 2010, traffic in front of the CERN site will be restricted to a single lane in each direction. Lane diversions will be in operation as the work progresses. The pedestrian crossing to the Globe will be maintained and additional safety features will be put in place. Access to shops, restaurants, blocks of flats and properties along the Route de Meyrin will be maintained throughout the work.
The plans for the project can be consulted at the information centre in Meyrin-Village. You can also consult the following website:
click on "Meyrin", then on "documents" to get the latest information.
For information about the changes to the bus lines, please consult:
