Friday, July 1, 2011

The Bowstring Bridge Near The Red Cow Roundabout

The Bowstring Bridge connectsd the N7 eastbound and Monastery Road (Clondalkin) with the Luas Red Cow Stop and Park & Ride Facility.


The giant 1,550 tonne bridge was constructed on a site adjacent to the N7 and manoeuvred into place using specially imported heavy lift mobile jacking equipment during the night of 7th October. The bridge, which is a Bowstring Arch design, has a suspended deck which will accommodate two-way traffic, cycle-lanes and footpaths. It has a total span of 60 metres and is 20 metres wide.

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