Client: Department for Infrastructure

Iconic Bridge constructed as part of Design and Build 3.5km long dual carriageway bypass of Toome. The bridge spanned the River Bann North of Toome.

Works included:

• 90m 1600 tonne bowstring arch, single-span bridge include abutments, parapet railings and feature lighting
• Temporary steel ‘dolphin’ supports were installed in the river to allow segmental construction of the bridge over the river

• The steel superstructure was delivered to site in segments. Assembly of the superstructure was carried out in five stages.

Other works associated with the bypass include:

• Three new roundabouts with tie-in’s to existing link roads
• Street Lighting
• Fencing and Safety Barrier
• Cycleway and Footway along the carriageway

• Services
• Drainage
• Accommodation works
• Soft Landscaping

Project voted by the public as the best Northern Ireland project of the decade in 2009 and CEF Civil Engineering project of the year 2004.