Louth County Council launches official Narrow Water Bridge website

Louth County Council has launched an official website for the Narrow Water Bridge Project.

The site, www. narrowwaterbridge.com, has been developed to provide comprehensive information on one of Ireland’s most significant cross-border infrastructure projects, ensuring transparency and engagement throughout its delivery.

Key features of the website include:

• Timely updates on key events and milestones - Track construction progress and project timelines.
• Technical insights - Explore details of the bridge’s design, including its two-span cable-stayed structure and navigational features.
• Traffic management - Up-to-date details on traffic arrangements during construction, as well as navigation controls on the waterway.
• FAQs – Find answers to common questions about the project, its benefits, and its impact on the local area.
• Community and tourism - Learn how the project will strengthen cross-border links and enhance the Carlingford Lough area as a tourism destination.
• Media resources - Access to high-quality imagery, recent news, and official announcements.

The Narrow Water Bridge is a landmark Shared Island initiative aimed at improving connectivity between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Construction commenced in May 2024 and is expected to be finished by the end of 2027.

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When complete, the 195-metre, two-span, cable-stayed bridge will span the narrowest point of Carlingford Lough, connecting Cornamucklagh near Omeath, Co Louth, with Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, Co Down.

This strategic location will facilitate direct access between the Mourne Mountains and the Cooley Peninsula, promoting tourism and local economic development.

The bridge is designed as a 195-meter cable-stayed structure that will accommodate vehicular, cycle, and pedestrian traffic.

It features a unique asymmetric design with a taller southern span and a shorter northern span, which includes a movable section to allow for river traffic.

The southern span of the bridge will be fixed, while the northern span will have a bascule mechanism, enabling it to be open for marine traffic.

David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, said: “The Narrow Water Bridge is one of the most significant cross-border infrastructure projects in recent decades, and we are delighted to launch a dedicated website to keep the public informed. www.narrowwaterbridge.com will serve as a central hub for timely updates, key milestones, and insights into the progress of this transformative initiative.

Mr Conway added: “We encourage everyone to visit the site and follow the journey as we work together to deliver lasting economic and social benefits for the region.”

Visit www. narrowwaterbridge.com to learn more about a transformative project that is seen as a symbol of peace and cooperation in the region, representing decades of advocacy from local communities.