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.
Residents and their daily commutes will not be forgotten! The successful integration of the Seine-Nord Europe Canal into the surrounding areas depends on considering local mobility needs. With 62 road and rail crossings (bridges and underpasses), and 3 canal bridges , crossings from one bank to the other will be regularly established along the entire 107 km route. Furthermore, the path alongside the Canal used for its operation (known as the towpath) will be open to pedestrians, cyclists, and other forms of active transportation , and will connect to the existing network of cycle routes in the region.
Similarly, in addition to the gently sloping banks to allow animals to drink safely, a crossing of the Canal, called a large wildlife crossing , will be dedicated to them at Hermies in Pas-de-Calais.
The techniques used will be different depending on the bridges, which may be beams or arches, depending on the distance to be crossed. The average span of the structures is around 80 meters and can exceed 100 meters for certain structures which will then be of the bow-string type (arch). The crossing of the Canal by rail, on the Compiègne – Saint-Quentin and Amiens – Laon routes will also be via a long-span bridge.
To minimize disruption for residents, some crossings will be completed before the canal is excavated, and traffic on the existing structures will be maintained until the new bridge is operational . In some cases, a temporary local detour will be necessary. Overall, extensive consultations have been held regarding traffic routes, going beyond the existing plan. For example, local authorities wish to build access roads near the future inland ports. They are thus anticipating the establishment of new economic activities and the development of tourism.
The Canal Seine-Nord Europe will be crossed on average every 1,7 km.
