Tramore Valley Park - Frankfield Bridge - The Eagle Has landed - April 21st 2023
Tramore Valley Park Bridge - The Eagle Has Landed II
April 21st 2023
The bridge being lifted into position over the N40 South Ring Road (Photo A. Hardiman)
The new Pedestrian Bridge over the N40 South Ring Road, linking Tramore Valley Park to the new Frankfield Park, by Vernon Mount, was lifted into position overnight on Thursday night last, April 20th/21st
The bridge was built at Thompson Engineering, in Carlow. The operation, which necessitated calm weather conditions, involved complete closure of the N40 South Ring Road, between Mahon Point and the Kinsale Roundabout.
One of the cranes involved in the lif, with the bridge still on the ground, on right (Photo A. Hardiman)
The bridge crossing both sides of the N40, links Grange-Frankfield to Tramore Valley Park, and will provide a pedestrian and cycle route into and around the Parks on both sides of the N40, along with a 'short-cut' running/walking/cycling route into/out of Cork City
Bridge being hoisted into place (Photo A. Hardiman)
Cork City Council says "The Grange Road to Tramore Valley Park Pedestrian and Cycle Link consists of a pedestrian and cycle path from the Grange Road down the Valley and into the Tramore Valley Park via an overbridge over the N40 and is currently under construction with an expected completion date of September 2023. The path will be 4m wide and circa 995m long and includes a bridge over the N40 South Ring Road
The bridge consists of two sections. The smaller section to the south of the N40 spanning the Harbour and City Watermain and the main section spanning the N40 which is approximately 46m in length, 4m in width and is of “Bow Arch” construction. It will form an iconic and highly visible element of the scheme and will become a landmark for future generations"
Video - View of Bridge during Live Traffic This Morning
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