Three months ago, the National Roads Administration decided to renovate a bridge in Diekirch due to safety concerns. The wooden surface became slippery when it was wet, and the bridge was in a state of disrepair.
The bridge now boasts a new surface designed to resist humidity and water confirmed Ralph di Marco from the National Roads Administration in a conversation with RTL. The new material is more textured and safer to drive or walk on.
However, the surface was not the only element that was replaced; the height of the railing was raised by 20 cm to comply with cycling route regulations. Additional works included cleaning and resealing the concrete surfaces. Overall, the renovation took three months and cost approximately €400,000.
The suspension bridge located a few hundred metres further along has been closed for over a year; however, its renovation is scheduled to begin shortly.
At present, a temporary dock facilitates safe and dry passage across the Sûre River.
