The Bowstring Bridge Near The Red Cow Roundabout

The Bowstring Bridge Near The Red Cow Roundabout, originally uploaded by infomatique.

The Bowstring Bridge connectsd the N7 eastbound and Monastery Road (Clondalkin) with the Luas Red Cow Stop and Park & Ride Facility.


The giant 1,550 tonne bridge was constructed on a site adjacent to the N7 and manoeuvred into place using specially imported heavy lift mobile jacking equipment during the night of 7th October. The bridge, which is a Bowstring Arch design, has a suspended deck which will accommodate two-way traffic, cycle-lanes and footpaths. It has a total span of 60 metres and is 20 metres wide.