An iconic Cork landmark is about to get a €1.7m shake up.

The repair and restoration of Daly (Shakey) Bridge, which opened in 1927, will begin during week commencing August 12th, 2019.

Cork City Council, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, has announced that the repair and restoration of the bridge, the only one of its kind in Ireland, will address extensive corrosion and damage to the heritage structure.

 

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Rehabilitation and conservation works on the main steel structure of the 50.9 metre suspension bridge will include:

• Vegetation removal, cleaning and graffiti removal
• Phased dismantling of the latticed deck for removal off-site for grit-blasting, repair & repainting before reinstatement
• Removal and replacement of timber decking
• Repair and repainting of existing lattice towers in-situ;
• Replacement of suspension cables;
• Phased re-erection of the restored bridge structure;
• Upgrade approach ramps including railings, surfacing and landscaping;
• Removal and repair of cast iron railings (south bank);
• Installation of new public lighting to approach ramps and bridge structure;

It is expected that the works will be completed and the bridge reopened to pedestrians by Easter 2020.

Pedestrian access will be prohibited throughout the works.

 

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“The existing alternative pedestrian route between Ferry Walk and Sunday’s Well Road via Mardyke Walk/Western Road/Thomas Davis Bridge (near the Sacred Heart Church) /Sunday’s Well Road will be maintained.” a statement from the Council explains.

“Access to the existing riverside pedestrian walkway between Fitzgerald’s Park/Ferry Walk and Western Road/ Thomas Davis Bridge will be also maintained subject to normal time restrictions.”

The design team for the project includes RPS Consulting Engineers and L&M Keating Ltd. of Kilmihil, Co. Clare, the company that recently completed construction of the Mary Elmes Bridge, is main contractor for the works.