Tag: CERN
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Repairs to Uneven Surface on Route Adams
Repairs to Uneven Surface on Route Adams Construction work was recently carried out in Route Adams to connect building 777 to the technical gallery which runs beneath the road. Due to particularly dry conditions over the summer, followed by the rain over the past few weeks, the road has settled and deformed beyond acceptable limits.
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Reopening of Route Adams
Reopening of Route Adams Route Adams will be reopened to traffic from Monday 3rd August 2026, with normal traffic conditions restored. The car park by B866 will also be reopened and available for everyone to use. The road markings have not yet been done, as they cannot be applied to freshly laid asphalt. These will
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Adams Road Closure Extended to Prioritise Safety and Efficiency
Adams Road Closure Extended to Prioritise Safety and Efficiency To ensure the safe completion of the ongoing underground connection works for Building 777, the closure of Adams Road has been extended. While we understand this may cause some inconvenience, the additional time allows the project team to complete the work under safe conditions, particularly following
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Briand Bois Factory Visit
Briand Bois Factory Visit Earlier this week, the B777 project team visited Briand Bois’ timber production facilities along with representatives of the Architect, Engineer and Contractor. The visit gave a unique opportunity to inspect the timber elements currently being fabricated for the project, including glulam beams and columns, and CLT floor slabs (cross-laminated timber). Glulam
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Partial Closure of B867 Parking: Upgrades Underway for a Greener, More Sustainable Space
Partial Closure of B867 Parking: Upgrades Underway for a Greener, More Sustainable Space Update 07/09/2026: changes to dates of parking closures Closure of part of the parking area around building 867 is planned from the 18th May 2026 until the 12th February 2027 while we work on essential upgrades. The work, which will proceed in
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First Timber Beam Ceremony Marks Key Milestone for CERN’s Building 777
First Timber Beam Ceremony Marks Key Milestone for CERN’s Building 777 On Friday 24th April 2026, CERN celebrated a major milestone in the construction of Building 777 on the Prévessin site with the First Timber Beam Ceremony. While construction projects traditionally mark the laying of a foundation stone, Building 777 reflects a different approach. In
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Soar Over Progress: New Drone Footage Captures B777 Construction
Soar Over Progress: New Drone Footage Captures B777 Construction New drone footage has been captured of the progress on the B777 construction site during a recent snowy day. The video, now available on the project website, offers a fresh perspective on the ongoing work, showcasing the steady progress being made—even in winter conditions. The aerial
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Temporary Closure of Route Adams
Temporary Closure of Route Adams Route Adams will be closed from 20th April until 13th July 2026. 02/07/26 Update: Route Adams will be closed to complete some additional works, until 13th July. The closure is necessary to allow the contractor to safely and efficiently install the underground connection between the B777 basement and the technical
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Façade Prototype for Building 777 – From Vision to Reality
Façade Prototype for Building 777 – From Vision to Reality Today marks an important milestone for the Building 777 project at CERN; the full-scale façade prototype has arrived. The architects Henning Larsen (Denmark) and Redraw (France) will use the prototype produced by Briand Bois to verify its appearance and various technical aspects of its design,
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First Concrete Pour at B777
First Concrete Pour at B777 After months of detailed preparation and groundwork, Building 777 has reached an important construction milestone: the first major concrete pour has been successfully completed. Today, the foundation raft slab for one of the building’s cores was cast. This marks a visible start to the foundation construction, and represents a significant