“Tracking VINCI”: a novel, interactive and collaborative urban visit in Lyon

An interactive visit to Lyon: “Tracking VINCI”

Explore some of VINCI’s projects that have enhanced the image of Lyon.

Rhônexpress
Rhônexpress, built and operated by VINCI Concessions in a joint venture under a 30-year contract, began operating in August 2010. In 2013, it broke all its ridership records, transporting 1,170,000 passengers, a 13% increase since 2011, and even exceeding the 5,000 passengers/day mark during the Festival of Lights. The Rhônexpress offers fast comfortable service and interconnection with Lyon’s railway stations, airport and public transport systems. It is a key part of the Greater Lyon mobility ecosystem.

The Croix-Rousse Tunnel
The Croix-Rousse tunnel was comprehensively upgraded to bring it into compliance with the new underground infrastructure safety standards that were introduced following the tragic 1999 fire in the Mont Blanc tunnel. The upgrade is primarily focused on providing a user evacuation system, fireproofing structures and equipment with sufficient safety performance. The Greater Lyon urban community took the opportunity to refurbish the historic tunnel and use the new tube to promote alternative transport systems. The sustainable (bus, bicycle, pedestrian) transport tunnel was inaugurated on 6 December 2013. Particular attention was paid to lighting, the goal being to avoid the traditionally anxiety-inducing reputation of tunnels by setting up a one-of-a-kind system to project images on the tunnel ceiling. Local VINCI Construction, VINCI Energies and Eurovia entities worked on the project.

The Schuman Bridge
The Schuman Bridge project, carried out by VINCI Construction France for the Greater Lyon urban community, was inaugurated on 5 November 2014. The 180 metre long, 31 metre wide double bow-string bridge provides a new Saône crossing for pedestrians, cyclists and cars between Lyon’s 4th and 9th arrondissements. VINCI Energies (Citeos) worked on the bridge lighting.

Saint Jean Cathedral
Comte (VINCI Construction France) completed the restoration of the Cathedral facades in October 2011. Comte foreman Ahmed Benzizine has been involved in the restoration of the building for several years and served as a model for one of the gargoyles. He will present the restoration of the Cathedral interior, which got under way in the summer of 2012. The four-year project is divided into five phases (choir, transept, all seven bays, radiating chapels).

Confluences Museum
VINCI Construction France built the Confluences Museum, which was inaugurated in December 2014. Designed by Austrian architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, it is heir to the Guimet natural history museum and houses more than two million objects that tell the story of the world and of human beings. The structure combines a glass crystal and a steel cloud. Work carried out by the Group included civil engineering, steel structure, envelope and development of the exterior surroundings.