Fairview Footbridge Refurbishment Contract
Civil Engineering / Public Realm / Structures
Replacement of the existing steel truss deck with a tubular steel arch deck, replacement of the upper access ramp on the outbound side and refurbishment of all steelwork which included cleaning and repainting.
Project Description
Client
Dublin City Council
Architect
OCSC
Location
Fairview, Dublin
Key Elements
- Traffic and pedestrian management in an urban location including lane closures, bus lane closures and a full ‘all stop’ to remove and reinstall the structure
- Design and installation of temporary public access stairs to manage pedestrian movements on the bridge while sandblasting and recoating of the ramps was undertaken
- Design and installation of temporary works and scaffolding
- Procurement and installation of new bridge deck and ramps
- Waterproofing and application of slip resistance surfacing on the entire structure