Project: Embankment Stabilisation Works at Ballykeenan

Client: Carlow County Council

Location: Borris, Co Carlow

Brief Overview:

The project involved the regrading of an existing embankment and stabilisation with a reinforced earth system over 550m.

Key Elements:

• Traffic Management and Diversions along prime National Roads including construction of temporary diversion bridge
• Site Clearance works with extensive tree felling required prior to construction works
• Bulk Excavation of existing embankment to allow for new road realignment and installation of Reinforced Earth system.
• Processing of existing rock on site for use as suitable back-fill to reinforced earth system
• Design and Construction of reinforced earth retaining structure over 550m
• Infiltration trench over 550m
• Drainage works for bank run off water
• Extruded kerb and concrete rubbing strip over 550m
• Installation of 550m of safety barrier
• Road markings and studs
• Landscaping