Work has begun on an anticipated cable-stayed bridge that will connect the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The 195m cable-stayed Narrow Water Bridge connects County Louth and County Down, providing a direct link between the Mourne Mountains and the Cooley Peninsula, two tourist destinations.
The proposed design of the Narrow Water Bridge. Credit: Louth County Council
The bridge is designed for motor traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians. The northern span will be a rolling bascule, opening to allow ships to pass through to the Newy Canal. It is funded by an allocation of US$111 million (plus VAT) from the shared Ireland fund.
The contractor for construction is BAM Ireland. ROD led the detailed design and management of the project, with support from Hardesty & Hanover on the moveable bridge and OBFA Architects and JN & G Traynor & Partners on the control building. Louth County Council is the lead project partner, managing planning consents, design details and the tender process.
