Marine Notice
No 3 of 2023

Barrow Navigation
Athy
New Bridge Construction – Stage 3 Bridge Deck Installation
Navigation & Trackway Restrictions
1st February 2023 to 31st March 2023

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters of vessels and waterways users that the construction of the Athy Distributer Road Bridge is underway and has progressed to Stage 3, bridge deck installation. The new Road Bridge is being built approx. 30 metres downstream of the currently disused Wolfhill Railway Bridge.
Navigation & Pedestrian Management measures will enable the Navigation Channel and Trackway in this area will remain open to users.
 
Masters of vessels are advised:
• that navigation is restricted to the navigation channel only for all vessels and water users, including canoes, pwcs etc.
• to follow the safety and directional signage
• to follow the instructions of safety personnel who will be present on the navigation during crane lifting operations.
Trackway users are advised:
• to follow the safety and directional signage
• to follow the instructions of safety personnel who will be present on the trackway during crane lifting operations.
Masters of vessels and trackway users are advised to exercise caution in the vicinity of the works Further temporary closures and restrictions will be required for Wolfhill Railway Bridge refurbishment, details will be advised in due course.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their understanding in this matter.

P Harkin
Inspector Of Navigation
Waterways Ireland
30 Jan 2023

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