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A1 road (Luxembourg)
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The Autoroute 1, abbreviated to A1 or otherwise known as the Trier motorway , is a motorway in Luxembourg
. It is 36.203 kilometres (22.5 mi) long and connects Luxembourg City, in the south, to Wasserbillig
, in the east. At Wasserbillig, it reaches the German
border, whereupon it meets the A64, which leads to Trier
.
Originally a connection to Luxembourg City to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport
, at Senningerberg
, in 1969, the A1 was extended in three stages from 1988 to 1992 to connect to the German border. From 1994 to 1996, two more sections were opened, bypassing the south-east of Luxembourg City and connecting the A1 to the Croix de Gasperich
, where it meets the A3 (to Dudelange
) and A6 (towards Arlon, in Belgium
).
In all, the A1 was opened in six separate sections:
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. It is 36.203 kilometres (22.5 mi) long and connects Luxembourg City, in the south, to Wasserbillig
Wasserbillig
Wasserbillig is a town in the commune of Mertert, in eastern Luxembourg. , Wasserbillig has 2,186 inhabitants, which makes it the largest town in Mertert. It lies at the confluence of the rivers Moselle and Sauer, which form the border with Germany at the town...
, in the east. At Wasserbillig, it reaches the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
border, whereupon it meets the A64, which leads to Trier
Trier
Trier, historically called in English Treves is a city in Germany on the banks of the Moselle. It is the oldest city in Germany, founded in or before 16 BC....
.
Originally a connection to Luxembourg City to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport
Findel Airport is the main airport in Luxembourg.It is Luxembourg's only international airport and is the only airport in the country with a paved runway. It is located away from Luxembourg City....
, at Senningerberg
Senningerberg
Senningerberg is a town in the commune of Niederanven, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 1,536....
, in 1969, the A1 was extended in three stages from 1988 to 1992 to connect to the German border. From 1994 to 1996, two more sections were opened, bypassing the south-east of Luxembourg City and connecting the A1 to the Croix de Gasperich
Croix de Gasperich
The Croix de Gasperich is a motorway interchange in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is the junction between three of Luxembourg's six motorways: the western terminus of the A1 continues seamlessly as it meets the eastern terminus of the A6, whilst the A3 passes underneath the two on...
, where it meets the A3 (to Dudelange
Dudelange
Dudelange is a commune with city status in southern Luxembourg. It is the fourth-most populous commune, with over 18,300 inhabitants. Dudelange is situated close to the border to France....
) and A6 (towards Arlon, in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
).
In all, the A1 was opened in six separate sections:
- 1969: KirchbergKirchberg, LuxembourgKirchberg or the Kirchberg is a quarter in north-eastern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It consists of a plateau situated to the north-east of the city centre, Ville Haute....
- SenningerbergSenningerbergSenningerberg is a town in the commune of Niederanven, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 1,536.... - 6 September 1988: Potaschbierg - WasserbilligWasserbilligWasserbillig is a town in the commune of Mertert, in eastern Luxembourg. , Wasserbillig has 2,186 inhabitants, which makes it the largest town in Mertert. It lies at the confluence of the rivers Moselle and Sauer, which form the border with Germany at the town...
- 11 July 1990: MunsbachMunsbachMunsbach is a small town in the commune of Schuttrange, in southern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 566.The Baroque style Munsbach Castle from 1775 is home to the Institut Universitaire International Luxembourg which provides educational courses in business, Europeaan law and public...
- Potaschbierg - 26 June 1992: SenningerbergSenningerbergSenningerberg is a town in the commune of Niederanven, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 1,536....
- MunsbachMunsbachMunsbach is a small town in the commune of Schuttrange, in southern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 566.The Baroque style Munsbach Castle from 1775 is home to the Institut Universitaire International Luxembourg which provides educational courses in business, Europeaan law and public... - 20 May 1994: Croix de GasperichCroix de GasperichThe Croix de Gasperich is a motorway interchange in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is the junction between three of Luxembourg's six motorways: the western terminus of the A1 continues seamlessly as it meets the eastern terminus of the A6, whilst the A3 passes underneath the two on...
- Irrgarten - 23 September 1996: Irrgarten - KirchbergKirchberg, LuxembourgKirchberg or the Kirchberg is a quarter in north-eastern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It consists of a plateau situated to the north-east of the city centre, Ville Haute....
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Croix de Gasperich Croix de Gasperich The Croix de Gasperich is a motorway interchange in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is the junction between three of Luxembourg's six motorways: the western terminus of the A1 continues seamlessly as it meets the eastern terminus of the A6, whilst the A3 passes underneath the two on... |
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Victor Bodson Bridge Victor Bodson Bridge The Victor Bodson Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg. It circles the south-eastern suburbs of Luxembourg City, and carries the A1 motorway between Howald and Itzig, over the Alzette valley below.... |
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Hamm Hamm, Luxembourg Hamm is a quarter in eastern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is the home of the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, the final resting place of 5,076 American servicemen, including General Patton.... / Sandweiler Sandweiler Sandweiler is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is located east of Luxembourg City., the town of Sandweiler, which lies in the south-west of the commune, has a population of 2,474... |
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Kirchberg Kirchberg, Luxembourg Kirchberg or the Kirchberg is a quarter in north-eastern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It consists of a plateau situated to the north-east of the city centre, Ville Haute.... / Grunewald Junction |
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Senningerberg Senningerberg Senningerberg is a town in the commune of Niederanven, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 1,536.... / Airport Luxembourg-Findel International Airport Findel Airport is the main airport in Luxembourg.It is Luxembourg's only international airport and is the only airport in the country with a paved runway. It is located away from Luxembourg City.... |
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Munsbach Munsbach Munsbach is a small town in the commune of Schuttrange, in southern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 566.The Baroque style Munsbach Castle from 1775 is home to the Institut Universitaire International Luxembourg which provides educational courses in business, Europeaan law and public... |
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Flaxweiler Flaxweiler Flaxweiler is a commune and small town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher., the town of Flaxweiler, which lies in the north-west of the commune, has a population of 338... |
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Mertert Mertert Mertert is a commune and town in eastern Luxembourg, on the border with Germany. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. The commune consists of the towns of Mertert and Wasserbillig. Mertert has a river port on the Moselle, the largest in Luxembourg... |
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Wasserbillig Wasserbillig Wasserbillig is a town in the commune of Mertert, in eastern Luxembourg. , Wasserbillig has 2,186 inhabitants, which makes it the largest town in Mertert. It lies at the confluence of the rivers Moselle and Sauer, which form the border with Germany at the town... |
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Border with Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |