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

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    #962
    josip
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    MrDerp wrote: »
    Bucket? Bombs away I'd say.


    Agreed, the prevailing winds would carry it to the river from that height.


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    #963
    peter.teahan
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    Great photo. Which FB Page was that?


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    #964
    Say my name
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    josip wrote: »
    It's because of it both being a navigable river and the elevation on the Kilkenny side.
    The land immediately adjacent to the river on the Wexford side is quite boggy so it also made sense to have that part elevated.
    Someone here I think, quoted one of the engineers, that coming off such a height on the Kilkenny meant that they effectively had half the bridge built already.
    We're a helpful lot on our side.

    Will the Dunbrody ship be able to pass underneath with masts up if it ever decides to go for a jaunt?


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    #965
    josip
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    Say my name wrote: »
    Will the Dunbrody ship be able to pass underneath with masts up if it ever decides to go for a jaunt?

    Very interesting question.
    Navigation clearance for the bridge is 36m. Would that be high or low tide?
    http://www.tii.ie/tii-library/conferences_and_seminars/nrc/nra-nrc-2017/5.4-Joe-Shinkwin-P-OLoughlin-N25-New-Ross-Bypass-TII-National-Roads-Conference-2017-.pdf

    The height of the Dunbrody mainmast above the deck is 33.5m
    https://books.google.ie/books?id=QgMRudqoLGQC&pg=PA175&lpg=PA175&dq=Dunbrody+mast+height&source=bl&ots=9UAyWQEL7g&sig=aXqyLaMu9sw8T_T-B4zOXW7xSj0&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSsIX5z-PeAhUGKewKHRYbD9sQ6AEwDHoECAAQAQ#v=onepage&q=Dunbrody%20mast%20height&f=false

    So unless the bridge clearance height is a hwm figure then it looks like the Dunbrody is stuck.


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    #966
    MichealD
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    Clearance is 36m at MHWS.

    The mean high water springs (MHWS) is the highest level that spring tides reach on the average over a period of time so she should get through at low tide though I doubt she’ll ever leave her berth.


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    #967
    josip
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    This time last year Sean Connick said they hoped to get her into dry dock for maintenance.

    Would that be across the river at Ross Company or would they have to go elsewhere for that?


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    #968
    MichealD
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭MichealD


    josip wrote: »
    This time last year Sean Connick said they hoped to get her into dry dock for maintenance.

    Would that be across the river at Ross Company or would they have to go elsewhere for that?

    It was done earlier this year. She was moved to the New Ross shipyard dry dock for I think about six or eight weeks to be completely repainted etc.

    https://www.independent.ie/regionals/newrossstandard/news/magnificent-dunbrody-returns-after-250000-refurbishment-36518136.html


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    #969
    m17
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    The barrow crossing 14/11/18
    if7NRVy.jpg


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    #970
    NedNew2
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭NedNew2


    Recent video



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    #971
    Kermit.de.frog
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    m17 wrote: »
    The barrow crossing 14/11/18
    if7NRVy.jpg



    hqdefault.jpg


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    #972
    BelfastVanMan
    Registered Users Posts: 667 ✭✭✭BelfastVanMan


    Kermit.de.frog wrote: »
    m17 wrote: »
    The barrow crossing 14/11/18
    if7NRVy.jpg



    hqdefault.jpg

    Now, that's what I call a Skew Bridge..


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    #973
    josip
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    Kermit.de.frog wrote: »
    hqdefault.jpg

    "Escher! Get your ass out here!"


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    #974
    VR6
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    NedNew2 wrote: »
    Recent video





    They probably are making some progress, but it seems like we have been looking at roughly the same pics for the last six months or more. No sign of the middle section being done.



    You'd imagine it would take another year or more at this rate !


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    #975
    m17
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    The barrow crossing
    tnxsXvE.jpg


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    #976
    serfboard
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    VR6 wrote: »
    They probably are making some progress, but it seems like we have been looking at roughly the same pics for the last six months or more. No sign of the middle section being done.
    If you look closely you'll see the pillars being built from which the cables will be hanging off.

    To get an idea of the timeline, a look at the Waterford bypass thread on here might help - that has a similar (if smaller) bridge.


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    #977
    makowski
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭makowski


    22 months estimated work left


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    #978
    josip
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    makowski wrote: »
    22 months estimated work left


    Who's estimate?


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    #979
    hi5
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    Will this bridge have a separate walkway/footpath?


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    #980
    josip
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    hi5 wrote: »
    Will this bridge have a separate walkway/footpath?

    As far as I know, no.


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    #981
    m17
    Registered Users Posts: 4,322 ✭✭✭m17


    The barrow crossing
    1V9RNWG.jpg


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    #982
    m17
    Registered Users Posts: 4,322 ✭✭✭m17


    The RFK bridge will open in autumn 2019
    MORP8Wv.jpg

    https://m.independent.ie/regionals/newrossstandard/news/changing-landscape-37567631.html


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    #983
    allthedoyles
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    With Applegreen refused planning permission at Ballymacar, anyone know where the nearest services outlet is going to be on this stretch ?


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    #984
    Digital Society
    Registered Users Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Digital Society


    How much time will all these roads save in time from Waterford to Gorey non peak?


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    #985
    josip
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    Digital Society wrote: »
    How much time will all these roads save in time from Waterford to Gorey non peak?


    Not being smart, but zero saving on that route at non-peak times.


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    #986
    marno21
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    josip wrote: »
    Not being smart, but zero saving on that route at non-peak times.
    Hardly. There will certainly be a time saving on going from the N30 to Glenmore at a constant 100km/h instead of having to slow down in New Ross and go through the town. Same with Enniscorthy being able to avoid the town. It won't be massive but it'll certainly help and save fuel.


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    #987
    josip
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    marno21 wrote: »
    Hardly. There will certainly be a time saving on going from the N30 to Glenmore at a constant 100km/h instead of having to slow down in New Ross and go through the town. Same with Enniscorthy being able to avoid the town. It won't be massive but it'll certainly help and save fuel.

    Big savings if you're driving a HGV alright by not having to go the Ring Road in Ross, but for everyone else, no more than a couple of minutes.

    The OP mentioned non-peak times, so I'm assuming no traffic delays.
    Best of luck keeping a constant 100km/h at the roundabout at the bottom of Glenmore Hill coming from Waterford taking the 3rd exit.
    And let me know how you get on going through the Ballymacar roundabout and the N30 tie in roundabout at 100.
    https://www.bamireland.ie/our-work/bam-civil/roads/n25-new-ross-ppp-scheme/

    If you follow the Enniscorthy bypass, it's longer than today's route.
    https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/sites/default/files/content/Roads/M11%20Gorey%20to%20Enniscorthy%20PPP%20Scheme%20Route%20Map.pdf
    Most people I know go Carley's Bridge and the Moyne at the moment.
    The new bypass comes back on itself after the Bunclody road roundabaout.
    I expect it will be heavier on fuel due to the longer distance and the higher speed on the M11 part.


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    #988
    TheScoringGoal
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    marno21 wrote: »
    Hardly. There will certainly be a time saving on going from the N30 to Glenmore at a constant 100km/h instead of having to slow down in New Ross and go through the town. Same with Enniscorthy being able to avoid the town. It won't be massive but it'll certainly help and save fuel.

    I'd also add that in my time driving through Ross, peak or non peak time, it's rare not to have a HGV or some other slow moving vehicle in front. Not alone will the bypass mean that these vehicles won't be trying to manoeuvre through Ross but dual carriageway will also allow passing opportunities.


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    #989
    m17
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    The barrow crossing 07/12/18


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    #990
    MidMan25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,027 ✭✭✭MidMan25


    Really impressive!


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    #991
    blindsider
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    There's a small section of new road NE of New Ross, and it includes a new Roundabout. Unfortunately, any small gain is offset by the awful roadworks at the junction of the N30/R700.

    I know they're necessary, and I hope they're completed soon!


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