Difficult to miss the site, approaching the banks of the Moselle. A few meters from the Allied Bridge will rise by the beginning of next year his little sister, the gateway to Europe. The structure, by its dimensions, will fall into the category of so-called remarkable structures.
While waiting for the infrastructure to open up to pedestrians and cyclists, this architectural element that divides minds refines its silhouette. The two months of delay attributed to the health crisis are now behind. The metal structure which has an isostatic length (that is to say without support) of 133 meters and 147 meters with supports almost reaches its final size. Last week, the guardrails were chosen. The prototype retained and assembled at Basse-Ham will combine steel and glass surface.
The footbridge, whose purpose is to connect the island from the station to the hyper-center, will be fitted with a double lighting system. On the uprights will be installed indirect lighting and LED spots on the sides. Projectors will ensure the aesthetic side, with different colors, designed to be linked with patriotic events (blue-white-red) or for example the Pink October event. Eventually, the esplanades will display their floor coverings, their paving stones, in the middle of gardens.
Remember that the sections that will make up the bridge itself are assembled together on the platform built along the river. And once welded, it will be lifted and transported to its final location using barges. A spectacle in itself.
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