Works on Obelisk Bridge in Drogheda going to tender

Louth County Council recently received news that Department of Transport approval has been received to go to tender on works to the Obelisk Bridge, Drogheda.

To prolong the design life of the bridge and ensure the serviceability of the structure as part of the local road’s infrastructure within County Louth, the following rehabilitation works are proposed to the bridge:

• Replacement of existing reinforced concrete deck slab

• Installation of waterproofing system to reinforced concrete deck

• Grit blasting and installation of a protective paint system for all elements

• Strengthening/replacement of elements with significant cross-section loss

• Replacement of rivet missing connections.

• Repointing of abutment pillars and re-installation of copping slabs

• Reconstruction of approach and departure walls to the south of the bridge

• Installation of new road surface course and lining on both sides of the structure

   Protective painting of all metallic structural elements of Obelisk Bridge Drogheda.

More information can be found at: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/235375/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=ETENDERS_SIMPLE