Halfpenny Bridge - one of Dublin’s important
historic landmarks The Halfpenny Bridge is Dublin’s
second busiest crossing of the River Liffey, carry-ing up to 30,000
pedes-trians per day during peak periods.
The Bridge, which is predominantly cast iron with some wrought iron
elements, was construct-ed in 1818. In 1998, Mott MacDonald carried
out a full inspection and assessment of the bridge structure and
abutments and concluded that the railings, deck and parts of the
truss structure needed to be replaced.
Mott MacDonald subsequently prepared designs and contract documents
for the refurbishment works and supervised construction of the
works.
The project included the installation of a temporary bridge across
the Liffey to allow the Halfpenny Bridge to be closed during the
course of the works.
The refurbishment was completed in 2002.
