HL-LHC infrastructure and installations: 2024 progress setting us up for 2025

By Thomas Bauler and Paolo Fessia (CERN)

HL-LHC infrastructure and installations: 2024 progress setting us up for 2025
Point 1 shaft in January 2025, connecting the surface to the underground, following major works in 2024. Florence Thompson / CERN

2024 was a challenging yet fruitful year for logistics and installation of the general services of the new HL-LHC galleries at CERN Points 1 and 5. 2025 will be a key year for the HL-LHC project with the phase of installation of large machine technical equipment kicking off in the HL-LHC surface buildings and underground galleries.