Plans begin for new pedestrian and cycle-only bridge across the River Liffey
June 14, 2018
Dublin City Council has begun planning for a new pedestrian and cycle-only bridge across the River Liffey.
The bridge will provide a new crossing point from New Wapping Street to Blood Stoney Road in the Docklands Area, and will have a full segregated cycleway with footpaths on either side and will tie in with the proposed Liffey cycle route, according to the council.
“The Dublin Dockland Area has been designated a Strategic Development Zone and is going through a period of significant investment. This includes major improvements to infrastructure and the creation of new business and residential zones within the historically industrial docklands,” the council said.
“There is clear requirement for new pedestrian and cyclist facilities to not only meet current needs but also provide for the future infrastructure requirements in the area as other strategic developments are completed.”
The City Council said the bridge is “currently at the preliminary design stage”, with construction work due to commence on the bridge in winter 2019.