Discover the commitments behind the Canal
Find here the structural commitments of the Société du Canal Seine-Nord Europe and the project partners.
Discover the commitments behind the Canal
Find here the structural commitments of the Société du Canal Seine-Nord Europe and the project partners.
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Since the end of September 2026, Choisy-au-Bac has been home to the main construction base for the Seine-Nord Europe Canal project in the Compiègne area. This facility marks a new stage in the launch of the main construction work on the Canal between Compiègne and Passel. After several years dedicated to preparatory work, the Seine-Nord Europe Canal project is now entering a […]
Work on the Catigny quay, built on the right bank of the Canal du Nord, south of the future Catigny lock construction site, began in September 2026. Undertaken by a consortium of companies led by CHARIER Génie Civil, the work will last approximately 7 months*. Among the first tasks, an embankment must be removed […]
Following the completion of the upstream lock head earthworks at the beginning of the summer, the civil engineering works*, including the concreting of most of the foundation slabs, continued in July and August 2026. Reinforcement, concreting… the structures are taking shape and a new phase is beginning. Discover the highlights in pictures […]
Between Compiègne and Passel, the main works on the first section are beginning. These works concern both the construction of the future Canal and associated structures, as well as the accompanying environmental improvements. The Seine-Nord Europe Canal does not pass through the town of Pontpoint, but the town is home to one of these environmental improvements: the restoration of the pond […]
Discover the progress of the Montmacq-Cambronne-lès-Ribécourt lock construction site in pictures. Civil engineering work continues with the reinforcement of the downstream head's foundation slab and the lock walls, while the upstream head's earthworks are nearing completion. Learn more about the construction phases. Discover the work on the […]
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the first sod was turned at the Oisy-le-Verger lock, marking another important milestone in the Seine-Nord Europe Canal project, with the start of the first major construction projects in the Artois and Cambrésis regions. This event brought together all the project partners, including Xavier Bertrand, President of the Regional Council […]
The RD 40 bis was opened in June 2025, and a new crossing over the Oise Lateral Canal now connects the Bailly road to the RD 1032, eliminating through traffic in the town of Pimprez. This new route now allows for the demolition of the bridge […]
The Seine-Nord Europe Canal has reached a new milestone in the Artois and Cambrésis regions with the official start of preparatory earthworks for the Oisy-le-Verger lock. With a 25-meter drop, it will soon be one of the most iconic structures along the route. Awarded to a consortium of companies led by Guintoli, this major project is expected to […]
In the Compiègne area, several bridges must be demolished to make way for new structures adapted to the dimensions of the future Seine-Nord Europe Canal. These operations, planned between 2026 and 2028, are being carried out progressively, depending on the condition of the existing structures and the commissioning of the new bridges, in order to minimize the impact on traffic. A contract has been awarded […]
The diaphragm walls of the lock chamber were constructed between December 2025 and February 2026, and excavation is now underway. We explain how these operations are carried out, with supporting images. The installation of the diaphragm walls this winter creates a "watertight box" into which the lock will […]
Construction of the diaphragm walls for the Montmacq – Cambronne-lès-Ribécourt lock began in December 2025. Discover the progress of the project in pictures. Montmacq – Cambronne-lès-Ribécourt lock construction site ©Bouygues Travaux Publics Régions France. Montmacq – Cambronne-lès-Ribécourt lock construction site. In the central section: excavation of the diaphragm walls of the lock chamber using a grab bucket […]
Since early December 2025, construction of the diaphragm walls has begun at the Montmacq – Cambronne-lès-Ribécourt lock site. What does this work involve, and how is it being carried out? Here's an explanation. A crucial first phase: The construction of the Montmacq – Cambronne-lès-Ribécourt lock begins with the creation of a watertight enclosure, made up of concrete walls called diaphragm walls […]
