Glyntown Bridge Rehabilitation Project 2024

Works Extent

Glyntown Bridge, located on the L2998 East Cliff Road, Riverstown, Glanmire, approximately 9km east of Cork City, is an existing three span masonry arch bridge.

 Scope of Works

• Repair and repoint damaged sections of masonry spandrels, head walls, wing walls, abutments and arch barrels in accordance with conservation best practice.
• The existing southeast cutwater to be taken down to good stone and rebuilt. If suitable foundation stone is not located, a new reinforced concrete footing will need to be installed to support the cutwater.

• Repair and rebuild both masonry parapets with new masonry to match existing masonry structure.

Objectives

The objectives of the works are:

• Restore the overall structure integrity of the bridge and retain its heritage and aesthetics.
• Improve road user safety by raising parapets height to current safety standards.

Timeline

Construction started on 18th July 2024 and was completed in September 2024.

For further information please contact David McCarthy, Executive Engineer at e-mail david_mccarthy@corkcity.ie