N25/N30 - New Ross Bypass [open to traffic]

Jayuu · 16-01-2020 09:15PM

It would be nice if they allowed some pedestrian access between the official opening and actual opening. I'd also drive down for that.

Relhcstirt · 16-01-2020 09:15PM

gman2k wrote: »

Opening at 3.30pm apparently...

The tweet says noon the next day

alentejo · 16-01-2020 09:23PM

Would love to walk across the bridge - will prob never get a chance to do so again!

Decoda · 16-01-2020 09:45PM

Heard on site today that theres some form of plan being formulated for a charity 5k walk / run event on the Sunday before the opening. Wexford County Council is involved along with the contractors with some form of online registration being suggested and limited to the first 1,000. Talk of local athletic clubs maybe involved as well. Nothing in writing yet but it's all supposed to be ready to go shortly.

Chris_5339762 · 16-01-2020 09:47PM

Damn it. A few days too late for me

no.8 · 16-01-2020 10:00PM

Chris_5339762 wrote:

Damn it. A few days too late for me

Ditto

Great news nonetheless

CoBo55 · 16-01-2020 11:08PM

Yay I’m in Waterford on the 30th!! Very early start so I’ll use it on the return journey.

allthedoyles · 16-01-2020 11:23PM

A truck broke down on O'Hanrahan bridge at 5pm this evening causing tailbacks on the Waterford road and of course all others directions as well in town.
So really looking forward to this day

Cookiemunster · 17-01-2020 09:45AM

Hibernicis wrote: »

Thank you very much Alentejo.

Mid week is great (for me)

What are peoples views? Attend on the 29th or is that a waste of time ? Better to turn up on the 30th when its actually open and you can drive back and forth ? What would be the best time ? Will be open at dawn ?

I am really looking forward to this.

Very unlikely that the public will be allowed to attend. It will be politicians, invited public figures and the press.

bodun · 17-01-2020 10:58AM

Decoda wrote: »

Heard on site today that theres some form of plan being formulated for a charity 5k walk / run event on the Sunday before the opening. Wexford County Council is involved along with the contractors with some form of online registration being suggested and limited to the first 1,000. Talk of local athletic clubs maybe involved as well. Nothing in writing yet but it's all supposed to be ready to go shortly.

https://twitter.com/stjosephsac/status/1217943912221937664

Oh and by the way, forget the official name, this bridge will be known locally as the Pink Rock bridge!

Dunmoreroader · 17-01-2020 12:32PM

bodun wrote: »

https://twitter.com/stjosephsac/status/1217943912221937664

Oh and by the way, forget the official name, this bridge will be known locally as the Pink Rock bridge!

I still like 'The Wexit'.

Can I copyright that? :cool:

fricatus · 17-01-2020 01:16PM

Dunmoreroader wrote: »

I still like 'The Wexit'.

Can I copyright that? :cool:

How about the Yellowbelly Brick Road?

m17 · 17-01-2020 02:04PM

The barrow crossing 15/01/20

Roll on Thursday 30/01/20 at 12 noon as another roads project comes to an end thanks everyone for a great forum and safe driving yours m17

Gael23 · 17-01-2020 02:11PM

Is it going to be opened so you can walk on it before the official opening?

m17 · 17-01-2020 02:16PM

The barrow crossing 16/01/20

There having a charity walk on the 26th

blindsider · 17-01-2020 04:21PM

Gael23 wrote: »

Is it going to be opened so you can walk on it before the official opening?

Post #2261....on the same page as your original post....:rolleyes:

sideswipe · 17-01-2020 08:00PM

Run/walk entry now available, limited places:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/n25-new-ross-bypass-charity-walk-tickets-89815541703

Hibernicis · 17-01-2020 08:52PM

sideswipe wrote: »

Run/walk entry now available, limited places:

Brilliant thanks for posting Sideswipe - we got our tickets !!!!!

eagerv · 17-01-2020 09:03PM

Likewise, Thanks.

JohnC. · 17-01-2020 09:13PM

Now we just have to hope the weather is decent.

Hibernicis · 17-01-2020 09:19PM

sideswipe wrote: »

Run/walk entry now available, limited places:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/n25-new-ross-bypass-charity-walk-tickets-89815541703

And congratulations to insta_mavic on the use of his superb picture by EventBrite. I hope that a big fat royalty cheque is on its way !

Joey Joe-Joe Jr · 17-01-2020 10:30PM

sideswipe wrote: »

Run/walk entry now available, limited places:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/n25-new-ross-bypass-charity-walk-tickets-89815541703

Thank you sideswipe! Me and my two sons are in! ðŸ˜႒

sideswipe · 17-01-2020 11:18PM

Really looking forward to it, bringing my 9 yr old down to it, great opportunity to get a close up view of a spectacular piece of infrastructure. See ye all down there!

Decoda · 18-01-2020 01:34PM

The 1000 places on the charity walk sold out within 6 hours. Just goes to show the interest in the bridge.

josip · 18-01-2020 11:41PM

Decoda wrote: »

The 1000 places on the charity walk sold out within 6 hours. Just goes to show the interest in the bridge.

Why such a relatively small number of people allowed?

Relhcstirt · 18-01-2020 11:57PM

josip wrote: »

Why such a relatively small number of people allowed?

I'd say parking may be an issue!!

blindsider · 19-01-2020 12:24AM

I tried last night at around midnight and couldn't book. Ah well.....:(

Decoda · 19-01-2020 08:27AM

josip wrote: »

Why such a relatively small number of people allowed?

No idea, plenty of parking along the dual carriageway so it's not that. I can only guess Health and Safety reasons, number of stewards needed etc. I did hear that the participants won't be allowed near the railings of the bridge during the event and that the hard shoulder/ plinth areas on the bridge will be coned off due to the numbers of children taking part.

prunudo · 19-01-2020 08:37AM

josip wrote: »

Why such a relatively small number of people allowed?

Probably health & safety and dreaded insurance.

m17 · 19-01-2020 11:36AM

The barrow crossing 18/01/20 (pics fb)

N25/N30 - New Ross Bypass [open to traffic]

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