dougal wrote: » What is the route to Dublin from the bridge? Will you have to exit the bypass to head for the City Centre and then go around the roundabout that is currently there back down across the railway crossing and out the current road?
dougal wrote: » For Limerick will you have to do the same or will you exit the bypass and head for Limerick directly via the new roundabout that terminates the M9?
dougal wrote: » Will there be access from this roundabout maybe for the Dublin road?
Bards wrote: » Update from News & Star http://www.waterford-news.ie/news/story/?trs=mhkfcwauey&cat=news Public will get chance to walk across new bridge By Gillian O’Neill A ONCE in a lifetime chance to walk across Waterford’s iconic new bridge will be given to the people of the city and surrounding areas in advance of the opening of the €530m bypass in October. A special Community Day when all residents of Waterford and South Kilkenny will be invited to come and walk the bridge is being planned as the final works on the bridge and adjoining road networks continue on schedule.
mfitzy wrote: » Any exact opening date announced yet guys? Should be announced some day soon, October is pushing on...;)
Bards wrote: » http://www.bamppp.com/index.php?lang...&subpage_id=0& October 20th seems to be the date considering it is a PPP I can't imagine the contractor waiting around for a minister to open the road when there is moeny to be made. - In these recessionary times I am sure any minister would only be too delighted to be associated with a good news story!!
Furet wrote: » So, any photos of the finished product (not just the bridge)?
Drove up the old Limerick Road by Grannagh tonight. Got onto the site - there seems to be still a missing roadway. There is a signup saying Tool Plaza ahead but no actual roadway.
wellbutty wrote: » I'm intrigued Sully, which road is missing?!
Sully wrote: » Head out towards Grannagh, over the railway and take a left turn on the currently closed road to Limerick. Half way up take a left (before the new bridge) and there is a big green sign saying "Toll Plaza Ahead" yet the area has no road surface at all. It was pitch black, so ill have a look later and see.
Chris_533976 wrote: » Thanks Theyd want to hurry if they want it open 20th/22nd of October or whenever it is.
Sorry, security were on bridge removing a group of people so got no access at all
alpha2zulu wrote: » A poster on Upthedeise is reporting the bypass opening next Monday 19th October at noon by Minister Cullen. Anybody have any thoughts why security on this project seem so hellbent on not letting any Sunday strollers on the route. Its not just the bridge area where they are sensitive ,I've heard from people out the Slieverue and Kilmeaden side getting asked to leave aswell, whereas on the M9 security are never any bother even though its the same security firm
Bards wrote: » Edit: WLRfm is Reporting that Cullen is indeed opening the bypass at 12 noon on Monday, however, it will not be open to traffic until Tuesday
fricatus wrote: » Ha??? Isn't the usual deal that the Minister cuts a ribbon at noon, then gets his photo taken in a vintage car, some farmers protest and then they open the road around 3 or 4 in the afternoon? In fact I thought that roads always opened in the afternoon - is this not so? Surely it's safer all round for drivers and those working on the road.
mfitzy wrote: » Ah that is great news. It's truly historic really! For decades a second bridge crossing has been talked about in Waterford. It is great to see it finally happen and will be a great boost to Waterford and surrounds.
dougal wrote: » Historic and beautiful - great news indeed! Couple of questions on the bypass while I am here. Does anyone know what speed limit will be for this road? Will there be Tag lanes at the Toll plaza and if so will any existing tag work?
dougal wrote: » Does anyone know what speed limit will be for this road?
dougal wrote: » Will there be Tag lanes at the Toll plaza and if so will any existing tag work?
fricatus wrote: » since it's not a motorway
