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Foynes reinstatement on target for completion in 2025

The new Robertstown Bridge near Foynes is the third bridge at this site, replacing the 1893 structure that was dismantled in 2023. HASSARD STACPOOLE.

The Limerick to Foynes reinstatement project in the west of Ireland is now 40% complete, with several significant milestones delivered by Iarnród Éireann (IE) contractors.

IE is restoring the 42km (26-mile) disused line to provide a freight link between Limerick and the port of Foynes.

By the beginning of July, all major structures had been installed except for the Maigue bridge at Adare. Tracklaying had reached the Limerick side of the Deel bridge between Askeaton and Ballingrane.




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