New Section of PC27 Cycle Path Inaugurated

Luxembourg's Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity and the National Roads Administration have reported that the inauguration of a new section of the PC27 cycle path took place on Monday 3 June 2024.

As part of World Bicycle Day on 3 June, Yuriko Backes, Luxembourg's Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Serge Wilmes, Minister of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity, and Corinne Cahen, alderwoman of the City of Luxembourg, in the presence of officials from the National Roads Administration, inaugurated a new section of the PC27 cycle path linking the Cents-Hamm station and the Robert Schaffner (Irrgärtchen) roundabout.

With a length of 815 m, the new section runs alongside the railway line of the CFL 30 Luxembourg-Wasserbillig service. It links the section leading to the Luxembourg American Cemetery towards Sandweiler/Contern and the section leading from Cents-Hamm station towards Pulvermühl (PC1 Hesperange/Grund Luxembourg-Ville), a section which is currently being studied. The Pulvermühl-Irrgarten connection will also mean that the N2 national road (Val de Hamm) will no longer have to be used, which the authorities said would improve the safety and comfort of cyclists.

Once the other sections are finalised, the PC27 cycle path is expected to provide a "smooth" connection between Luxembourg City and Stadtbredimus, as well as access to the PC1 and PC3 cycle paths.

The work relating to the PC27 cycle path was completed in April 2024. The total cost of the project amounted to €894,044.25 including tax.

Minister Backes highlighted: "Official data confirms a growing demand for comfortable and safe cycle paths, highlighting the need for quality infrastructure to ensure a coherent cycle network. The section inaugurated today represents an essential link in the promotion of soft mobility in the city centre and beyond."

Minister Wilmes added: "As soft mobility is a priority of this government, a national network of cycle paths clearly represents a public utility. In Cents, with this cycle path, the vision of PNM2035 will become a reality already in 2024. Bicycle, bus and train work hand in hand and not only offer an ecological alternative to the car, but also improve the quality of life of citizens."

"As an alderwoman and cyclist, I am delighted that new cycle paths are added to the existing network every year, allowing cyclists to travel quickly and safely", noted Corinne Cahen. "Improving velomobility [cycling mobility] in the capital and expanding the network of cycle paths to neighbouring communities is undeniably a priority for the college of aldermen, which is committed to continually developing and optimising offers and services dedicated to cyclists".

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