Work is underway on €570,000 project to replace Carrick-on-Suir railway footbridge

Work has begun on a €570,000 project to replace the old Cláirín pedestrian footbridge over the railway line in Carrick-on-Suir with a new precast concrete bridge.

The new bridge linking St John’s Terrace with Cláirín housing estate is expected to be completed in May.

Demolition of the existing steel footbridge over the Carrick-on-Suir to Clonmel railway line began two weeks ago.

Tipperary County Council received Active Travel Scheme funding from the National Transport Authority to replace the existing footbridge, which had become dilapidated in recent years. The bridge required repairs in 2021 to strengthen its iron work that was showing signs of rust

Triúir Construction Ltd is the contractor for the bridge replacement project.

A statement from Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District explained the bridge replacement works involve the construction of a platform for a crane on the St. John’s Terrace side of the rail line to facilitate the removal of the existing bridge and installation of the new bridge components.

This will result in a reduced green and play area for the duration of the works. However, normal rail services will continue throughout the project.

“We understand the works will impact residents’ access to both areas and the availability of the green play area which is regretted,” said the Council.

“However, this bridge replacement is essential to maintain the connection between St. Johns Terrace and Cláirín into the future.”

Anyone who wishes to discuss the project with Tipperary County Council please contact Gillian Flynn in the Council’s Active Travel Department on 0818 06 5000 or email:gillian.flynn@tipperarycoco.ie