Facts & Figures:

Below is a breakdown of some interesting facts and figures about the project. Click here to download the full informational brochure.

Project Statistics

• 23.1km Dual Carriageway, with 4.1km Link Roads
• 9.6km Single Carriageway Side Roads/Realignment
• Three principal links connection to existing roads
• 60 Structures including Bridges
  - 10 overbridges
  - 8 underbridges
  - 3 underbridges for railways
  - 7 underpasses
  - 1 underpass for railway
  - 3 viaducts
  
• 475m Cable Stayed River Suir Bridge
• 1 Toll Plaza

River Suir Bridge Statistics

Cable Stay Bridge carrying dual carriageway (D2AP) over the River Suir crossing between Waterford and Kilkenny.

• Overall width: 30.60m
• Over length: 465m
• Main span length: 230m (Longest span in 26 counties. Foyle Bridge in Derry NI has a main span of 234m)
• Side span lengths: 40, 70, 90, (230), 35m
• Clearance over MHWS: 14m above MHWS
• Overall Tower height: 112m (above foundation)
• Height of Tower above road level: 95.6m
• Tower width at base: 53m
• Total length of cable: 11900m (approx)
• Diameter of cables (Outer sheath): Between 250-400mm comprising between 19 and 73 strands (Approx 550km of strand)
• Tower = 300t
• Volume of concrete: Deck = 2700m3 approx.
• Tower/Substructure = 4000m3 Approx.
• Total = 6700m3