Fethard Road Bridge, Clonmel
Major bridge widening works over a live railway line, with substantial road and footpath upgrades in Clonmel. Co. Tipperary
Client
Clonmel Urban District Council
Consultant
PUNCH Consulting
Location
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Working within the confines of a live railway line, bust roads and footpaths, JCL carried out demolition works, on site pre-casting as major roadworks to upgrade the local infrastructure
Key Features
- Demolition over live railway line of section of existing briudge, carried out at night during possession
- Design and installation of substantial temporary works immediately adjacent to the live railway line
- On site pre-cast facility established with precast stone faced walls and pre-cast bridge arch section constructed
- Installation of reinforced earth embankments to the new bridge extension
- Substantial road and footpath upgrades on both approaches to the bridge and to the adjacent roundabout, requiring major traffic andf pedestrian management
- Major interface with 3rd parties and the local community