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Par
Vincent Le Guern
June 26, 2024 at 6:32 p.m.
The bicycle-pedestrian bridge which spans the RN165, route from Sainte-Anne to Vannes, was installed during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. A project that was both titanic and meticulous to adjust, down to the millimeter, the 20-ton, 43-meter-long structure.
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Closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, the RN165 gave way to construction equipment to allow the installation of the new footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists.
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It’s time to attach the gangway to the crane… More than 20 tonnes have to be lifted!
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The workers install keys which will allow the two parts of the footbridge to be securely connected.
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Once the keys are installed on the two parts of the walkway, it is time to bring the two parts of the walkway together on the same side of the expressway to allow their assembly.
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A few parts requiring small adjustments, the crane took place a little later than planned.
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A worker guides part of the walkway to make it easier for the crane operator to maneuver.
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Some local residents came to observe this impressive construction site.
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Around ten workers were on site to carry out the crane work of the new footbridge.
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The construction team adjusts the position of the footbridge.
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Using a tool, the two parts of the gateway are fitted together.
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The footbridge, 43 meters long, will be placed on two concrete pillars on each side. These pillars are sunk more than 4 meters deep.
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There it is, the 20 tons of the footbridge are in the air, the opportunity to immortalize the moment.
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The footbridge weighs 20 tonnes.
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From his cabin, the crane operator observes the footbridge.
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Some residents stayed until 2:30 a.m. to observe the installation of the footbridge.
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Under the supervision of Vincent Colas, who directs the operation, a worker guides the footbridge so that it is placed correctly on the concrete part.
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The gateway after its installation.
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