Centre L-R) Jeff Lisarelli, second Alderman of the commune of Redange/Attert; Yuriko Backes, Luxembourg Minister of Mobility and Public Works; Henri Gereken, Mayor of the commune of Redange/Attert; Credit: MMTP

On Wednesday 25 March 2026, Luxembourg’s Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Yuriko Backes, in the presence of Henri Gerekens, Mayor of the municipality of Redange/Attert, inaugurated the new roundabout in Reichlange, as part of the redevelopment of the junction aimed at improving mobility in the north of the country.

Luxembourg’s Ministry of Mobility and Public Works and the Roads and Bridges Administration said that due to the strategic importance of the junction, which consists exclusively of national roads (N12, N22 and N23), and its identification as a risk area due to the inherent dangers of intersections, it had become essential to undertake the construction of a new road layout. Accordingly, the development aims to eliminate identified risk factors and to improve road safety as well as traffic flow.

“The inauguration of the roundabout, the refurbishment of the bridge and the construction of the new footbridge mark an important step towards smoother mobility and enhanced travel safety within the municipality and across the wider region. This set of developments demonstrates our joint commitment, both State and municipality, to promoting regional cycling and improving local road traffic in order to provide residents and users with modern infrastructure designed for their everyday well-being,” said Minister Backes.

According to the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, work first began on 2 April 2024 and was carried out through careful planning and phased execution, ensuring that traffic could continue throughout. The works included the full construction of the new roundabout, including pavements, parking areas, the renewal of public lighting and the modernisation of combined, rainwater and electrical networks. 

The weather station used for winter maintenance was also relocated. Cycling and pedestrian facilities, as well as bus stops, were implemented in accordance with accessibility requirements.

The Diekirch Roads Division of the Roads and Bridges Administration was responsible for designing the project and coordinating the works. Following the roadworks, the Nature and Forest Agency installed a “swallow tower”, and the municipality of Redange/Attert carried out landscaping works and installed an illuminated sculpture at the centre of the roundabout.

Alongside the construction of the roundabout, the OA318 bridge was refurbished and complemented by a new footbridge providing a safe, direct and comfortable cycling route. The ministry noted that this infrastructure forms an integral part of the development of the municipal, regional and national network aimed at strengthening cycling and said that the new cycling footbridge represents a major asset for active travel by providing a crossing separated from road traffic, generous space for cyclists and a more user-friendly and relaxed experience.

Credit: MMTP