New pedestrian bridge for Dublin

Work has begun on the newest bridge on the River Liffey, the Docklands pedestrian bridge.

Work has begun on the newest bridge on the River Liffey, the Docklands pedestrian bridge.

The first section of the bridge was craned into position yesterday and the second leaf is due to arrive today.

Each bridge leaf is a balanced cantilever and is designed to rotate on a central bearing set of piers on the River Liffey.

Originally built in Poland, the new bridge will span almost 100 metres between the north and south quays.

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It is a 'swing' bridge and has two leaves or arms that swing open to allow boats pass up and down the river.

Each 'leaf' of the bridge is approximately 44 metres long and 4.5 metres wide and weighs around 160 tonnes. The total weight of the bridge is over 320 tonnes.

The bridge is due to be officially opened in mid to late June.