Blackstone Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Works Extent

Blackstone Bridge, located approximately 5 kilometres northwest of Cork City, is a single span masonry arch humpback road bridge with 90-degree skew to its approach and exit.

• Rebuild/repair damaged sections of masonry parapets and approaches;
• Install new public lighting scheme on approaches;
• Upgrade/replace existing approach signage and road markings;
• Resurface bridge carriageway and approaches.

Objectives

The objectives of the works are:

• Restore the overall structural integrity of the bridge;
• Improve road user safety through improved visibility (public lighting and approach signage) and resurfacing of bridge carriageway and approaches with upgraded road markings.

Timeline

Start: Construction due to commence April 2021.

Finish: Project completed in Q3 2021.