Major bridge on the Dublin Galway Greenway to be lifted into place
The new pedestrian and cycle bridge, between the Radisson Hotel and the Luan Gallery, is to be lifted into place from the end of this month. According to the Westmeath Independent, on Tuesday, August 30, and Wednesday, August 31, the first section of bridge is to be be floated downstream from Wansboro Field on an 18 metre x 18 metre pontoon, which will be manoeuvred by two tugs. Waterways Ireland has said that the navigation channel in the vicinity of the bridge works would continue to be restricted until the end of September.