Bridge closure for pedestrians and cyclists

The Anne-de-Bretagne bridge in Nantes closed to pedestrians and cyclists on Monday, October 26, 2026, as part of a new construction phase. This followed the opening of a new section of the bridge and a public viewing platform three days earlier.

New bridge section allows cycling

The new section includes a pedestrian path and a cycle path that allows cyclists to travel from north to south toward Nantes island. In the opposite direction, cyclists temporarily use a secured road lane, with a future two-way cycle path planned on the old bridge structure once it is transformed.

Detours needed for pedestrians and cyclists

Access to the construction site requires detours. To the south, only pedestrian traffic is maintained near the Harmonie building, with cyclists diverted via the Haudaudine bridge and Tour-d'Auvergne street. To the north, a pedestrian detour bypasses the construction site near the Memorial.

Viewing platform opens with wide promenade

The new viewing platform, opened on October 23, offers a wooden promenade above the Loire that is more than nine meters wide. The bridge intended to connect to the Berges garden remains closed for now.

Motorists face ongoing closure

For motorists, the closure initiated in April continues, with a partial reopening planned by the end of November 2026 on the new section, only from the Nantes island to the Fosse quay. The return of cars in both directions is expected by the end of 2027 when the entire project is completed.

Work on the 1975 bridge underway

The construction now focuses on the 1975 bridge. Its deck must be lowered and reshaped to connect to the new structure. Its slope, currently 6%, will be reduced to 4% to improve accessibility and prepare for future tram lines 6 and 7.

Future plans include green spaces and tram lines

In the long term, the entire structure will reach 53 meters in width and will combine pedestrian paths, cycle lanes, green spaces, car traffic, and tramway. Architect Dietmar Feichtinger mentioned upcoming plantings on the linear garden of the new bridge in an interview after its opening.