EDF Hydro is carrying out reinforcement work on the access bridge to Vassivière Island
From September, EDF Hydro is carrying out reinforcement work on the access bridge to Vassivière Island.
The level of the lake will be lowered progressively during the month of September, to allow access to the lower parts of the bridge piers, to reach elevation 644 ( 6 meters below the normal lake elevation) on October 1. This low level will be maintained until January*.
>Be vigilant: EDF urges water users to remain vigilant. Areas that are usually drowned may appear dry, but the risk of getting stuck is real!
>Access to the banks difficult! The untied banks may make it difficult or impossible to launch boats and swim.
> Traffic pdisrupted: during the entire duration of the work, vehicular traffic will be severely disrupted on the bridge with the possibility of total cuts from 9am to 5pm on certain workdays.
The Auphelle and Boussas boat launches are accessible up to elevation 644 m – Inform yourself in real time about the lake level on the NIV’EAU
Access to the island is however possible and pedestrian traffic on the footbridge is maintained during this period.
*Work is nevertheless likely to continue beyond this date
