Clutching a baguette, Madame Dubois grumbled about the summer heat. “This Pont du Roulet closure is a nightmare!” she exclaimed to Monsieur Bernard. “Imagine, all this fuss for a tramway.” Rue du Roulet, usually a quiet thoroughfare, was now a hubbub of activity. This bridge, spanning the Canal de Jonage, connecting the Saint-Jean and Croix-Luizet districts, was undergoing a major transformation for the future T9 tramway. Rue du Roulet, once a simple bridge for cars and pedestrians, would soon become a modern passage for trams, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. From July 8th to August 30th, 2024, the familiar rumble of cars across the Pont du Roulet was replaced by the clang of demolition. A section of the existing Rue du Roulet bridge was being demolished, paving the way for its integration with the new infrastructure. A temporary bridge was erected nearby to maintain access for cars and pedestrians between Rue du Roulet, the A42 overpass, and the RD383. While the Rue du Roulet project continued, work on the BHNS (Bus à Haut Niveau de Service) was also underway. This bus line would eventually connect Part-Dieu to Sept Chemins. The modernization of underground networks caused some disruption for local residents. However, the anticipation of improved transportation options kept spirits relatively high. Rue du Roulet’s transformation wasn’t just about a new bridge. It was about connecting communities, improving transit, and building a better future for Villeurbanne. Madame Dubois, despite her initial grumbling, eventually admitted, “Perhaps this tramway will be a good thing after all.”
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