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Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge

2017, Kilkenny
Location
Ireland
Typology
Bridges
Technological Solution

Description

The 25km Ireland Bypass, includes the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge over the Barrow river, this project’s main goal is to improve the connectivity between regions on a national and international level.

ConstruGomes was responsible for the assembly, handling, and installation of the formwork and reinforcement, also for the concrete pour and finishing works. The supply of skilled labour in the sectors of Engineering and Health & Safety is also an important part of ConstruGomes’ scope in this project.

Technical Solution

Pylons built with climbing formwork
Access viaduct decks built using the heavy propping "MK solution"

Technical Features

Full length | 880.00 m
Max. span between piers (main bridge) | 230.00 m
Max. span between piers (access) | 95.00 m
Piers max. height | 60,00 m
Width | 22.00 m
No. of spans | 9