The eagerly anticipated expansion of the A3 to accommodate 2x3 lanes is on the horizon, but the road to completion stretches over a few more years.
In response to a parliamentary question by MP Gusty Graas of the Democratic Party (DP), Minister for Mobility François Bausch provided an update on the project’s status. A year and a half after it was launched, the project’s progression is deemed “highly intricate.”
The project encompasses five main sections between Gasperich and the French border, effectively creating a continuous sequence of smaller segments. The initial groundwork has started on the northern portion of the motorway, where traffic is confined to reduced lanes with a 70 km/h speed limit.
On the opposite side of the construction area barriers, the third lane’s foundation is visible, yet inaccessible due to its location within the construction zone. Completion of work on lot A, spanning from Livange to Gasperich, is anticipated for September 2024.
Subsequent expansion phases will be executed consecutively and are currently “in the submission and approval phase,” as stated by the minister. These developments will ultimately lead to a comprehensive overhaul of Croix de Bettembourg, a complex yet pivotal interchange with the A13.
“Based on the current timeline, work on the final lot (Croix de Bettembourg, editor’s note) is set to start in early 2027, with completion expected by the end of 2030,” announced Minister Bausch. This therefore translates to an additional seven years of patience for both local and cross-border commuters.
On a more positive note, the Minister for Mobility confirmed the review of the noise study. As a result, noise barriers will be raised by 60 centimetres and extended by 100 meters on the eastern side of Livange and in Bettembourg.
