In pictures: in the Cévennes, the temporary Chamborigaud bridge open to traffic

The building, built after the fall of the village's main bridge on March 18, was inaugurated this Friday, May 3.

The work was quickly announced and was relatively quick despite numerous days of rain which delayed it.

This Friday, May 3, the Department of Gard, responsible for the Chamborigaud bridge, which collapsed on March 18, inaugurated the temporary submersible bridge responsible for replacing it for several months.

The building thus makes it possible to connect Chamborigaud (as well as Alès) to Génolhac and other Cévennes villages in the north of Gard. Since the collapse of the bridge, it took up to 45 minutes to connect the two neighboring villages.

The temporary bridge will remain in service while the permanent bridge is reconstructed. Midi Free – ALEXIS BETHUNE

The bridge allows you to recross the course of the Luech. Midi Free – ALEXIS BETHUNE

Alternating traffic is in place for the crossing. Midi Free – ALEXIS BETHUNE

Not for all sizes

Alternating traffic is set up on each side to allow cars to pass.

Due to its width, this temporary bridge cannot accommodate everyone. It is therefore prohibited for vehicles over 12 m and over 26 tonnes. Semi-trailers cannot use it either. A diversion is maintained for these large gauges via Alès, Saint-Paul-le-Jeune, Les Vans and Villefort.

This bridge will therefore remain in place during the construction of the new definitive Chamborigaud bridge which should last at least a year and a half for commissioning estimated in fall 2025. The temporary bridge will subsequently be destroyed.