STEEL STRUCTURES LIGNE 18 COMPLETE

The construction works for the three metro stations of Ligne 18 in Paris have reached a significant milestone. With the completion of the steel structures for the roofs, the impressive contours of the stations are becoming apparent. Though still partly hidden by scaffolding, the stations are slowly revealing themselves. While the finishing of the facades, the interiors, and all the technical installations is still to be carried out, the delivery of the works is planned for 2025. The first trajectory of Ligne 18, including the above-ground stations, will open to the public in 2026.

THE LARGEST INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN EUROPE
Ligne 18 is part of the Grand Paris Express project, which will add approximately 200 km of new metro lines and 68 stations in the coming years. Specialists and innovations from abroad are being sought for this hugely ambitious undertaking, which addresses the limitations of the existing Paris Metro, boosts the city's prestige, and supports the transition to low-energy mobility. The new lines will provide multiple benefits to citizens, connecting those living in isolated communities on the city's outskirts to jobs closer to the center and other suburbs. It will also allow people to travel quickly around the Paris region without needing to cross through the city center. The creation of 68 new metro stations will boost local economies around the stations, and new homes, businesses, and community spaces are also planned.

PROJECT TEAM
Together with Atelier Novembre, Benthem Crouwel Architects is responsible for the architectural design of the stations. The architectural design of the viaduct is being handled by Explorations Architecture. The ICARE groupement, consisting of Ingérop, Artelia, and Arcadis, is responsible for the engineering of the infrastructure. Chantiers Modernes Construction and Botte Fondations, both subsidiaries of VINCI Construction, along with bysteel | bysteel fs, are the contractors for the execution. The photos are courtesy of Arthur Weidmann.