Project:      Emergency repairs to Dawn of Hope Bridge

Client:         Leitrim County Council

Location:    Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim

Brief Overview:

Dawn of Hope bridge was constructed in 1870’s across a ravine to link the townlands of Greaghnagloch and Lisnanerris. Emergency repairs were carried out following a landslide.  

Key Elements:

• Stabilisation of existing Bridge Structure after Bog slide compromised the structure
• Earthworks to remove peat from around the existing bridge to enable the construction of the new Bridge
• The construction of a new Bridge alongside existing Bridge Structure to include the construction of new Bridge abutments and new precast Concrete Bridge Deck
• Construction of reinforced concrete parapets
• Construction of new aligned road to access new bridge structure
• Fencing works to secure the site
• Drainage Works to temporarily divert the flow of water around the works and also the permanent Drainage Works
• Associated Surfacing works on new Bridge Deck and adjoining roads
• Stone cladding of exposed concrete on Bridge Structure