Waterways Ireland wishes to inform Masters of vessels on the Shannon Navigation that the major in river works for the construction of the Killaloe By-Pass bridge superstructure are nearing completion. The bridge is being constructed approx. 1km downstream of the current Killaloe – Ballina bridge.
A buoyed navigational channel continues to be provided via spans 3 & 4, for 100 metres upstream and downstream of the new bridge.
A works barge (20m x 9m) will be operating on the navigation until the end of October 2024. This barge will be moored on the Ballina side of the site when not in use.
When the barge is operating in one of the navigational spans (3 or 4), vessels will use the other.
Masters of vessels are requested to proceed at slow speed (5 knots, no wash), with additional caution in the vicinity of the works and to follow the instructions of the safety boat crew.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in relation to this matter.
P Harkin
Inspector of Navigation
Waterways Ireland
21 August 2024