Tag: On-site works
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Work on Route Einstein from 14 September: two-way traffic maintained
Work will be carried out on Route Einstein from 14 September to 8 November 2026. To minimise disruption, both lanes of traffic will be kept open during the day for the entire duration of the work. Work that requires parts of Route Einstein to be closed is scheduled to be carried out at night, between
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Improving the CERN Meyrin site: ongoing works and how to get around
As many members of the CERN community return from the summer break, a number of infrastructure projects are under way across the sites. While these works may temporarily affect traffic, parking and access, they form part of a broader effort to develop and improve CERN’s campuses. The projects highlighted below are among the major infrastructure works currently
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Facility Managers pilot project: bringing support closer to CERN building users
The Site Operations Sector is running a Facility Managers pilot project to improve the working environment in selected CERN buildings. The pilot introduces two dedicated Facility Managers to serve as local points of contact for people working in and using the buildings. By being regularly on site and proactively monitoring facilities, they help improve safety
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Building 140: preparatory works and traffic changes from August to December 2026
Preparatory works for the future Building 140 will begin on 17 August 2026 and are scheduled to continue until 18 December 2026. This initial phase includes the diversion of existing utility networks and the installation of new networks required to serve the future building. To keep traffic flowing throughout this phase, Route Bakker will first be temporarily
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Works at Gate B: closures and access changes on the CERN Meyrin site from August 2026
Works at Gate B will result in several periods of full and partial closure between August 2026 and March 2027. Traffic diversions and adjusted opening hours at other entrances to the Meyrin site will be introduced to ensure uninterrupted access to the site throughout the works. The works will be carried out in several phases.
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Porte de France multimodal hub: preparatory works from June 2026
A redevelopment project for the Porte de France junction in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, led by the local French authorities, is entering its preparatory phase. During this phase, utility companies will need to adapt and relocate existing water, electricity, gas, telecommunications and sanitation infrastructure ahead of the start of the junction works, scheduled for summer 2027. These preparatory
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First timber beam installed for CERN’s new Building 777
On Friday, 14 April 2026, CERN celebrated an important milestone in the construction of the future Building 777 on the Prévessin site: instead of laying the traditional foundation stone, the project started with the installation of its very first timber beam (or “la première poutre”), a reflection of the building’s sustainable design. Mar Capeáns, CERN’s
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From 10 March: work under way in the Greinacher car park
85 parking spaces will be unavailable while a new rainwater retention basin is constructed