New Bridge Update: First bridge span to be lifted into place
Bridge span No.1 in the process of being moved into place. Pic: Peter Grogan
The first span of the North Quays Sustainable Transport Bridge is in the process of being lifted and positioned into place.
In an update on the construction process of the bridge, a spokesperson for Waterford City & County Council said the plan involves lifting the spans from their barges at Frank Cassin Wharf and transporting them upriver for installation at the bridge site.
"Works are expected to continue over the course of the four days," said the spokesperson.
The installation is scheduled to take place after the spans arrive at their final postion.
"Each lift and installation phase requires several hours and is dependent on weather, tides, daylight and coordination with river traffic," said the spokesperson.
"A 200-metre safety exclusion zone is in effect around the work site during these operations," she added.
Drone flights within that zone are not permitted during lift and installation times, as they may interfere with ongoing work.
The spokesperson said the cooperation of the public is appreciated.
There will be further updates on waterford-news.ie as the project progresses.
Read more about the arrival of the bridge superstructure here.
