Bridge reopened after repairs

The Argenteuil bridge, which connects the towns of Argenteuil and Gennevilliers, has reopened to traffic after three months of restoration work. The RD909 bridge became accessible to cars, buses, pedestrians, and cyclists at 4:30 PM on Thursday, October 15, following inspections that revealed significant damage to its structure.

Cause of the repairs

Inspections conducted in early summer found serious deterioration in the bridge’s load-bearing structure, which was originally built in 1947. The repair work involved treating the entire surface of the bridge with a specialized process and applying a waterproof layer before installing the road surface.

Ongoing work on the bridge

While the bridge is now open, the rehabilitation project is not yet fully complete. The final phase involves creating a dedicated bike lane, which is expected to be ready by early November. Authorities confirmed that all users will be able to use the bridge during this last phase of construction.

Additional construction in Argenteuil

A separate construction project, known as La Canopée on Gabriel-Péri Avenue, will be completed by the end of October. This project involves final construction work scheduled from October 19 to October 29, which will require several nights of partial traffic closures.

Timing of the closures

The city has planned these traffic restrictions during school holidays to reduce disruptions. Partial closures will occur from 8 PM to 7 AM on specific nights between October 19 to 21, and again from October 27 to 30.