New bridge to ease traffic on southside

Major redevelopment plans for Dublin Port, including a new bridge across the river other parts of the plan include the largest container terminal in Ireland, located in front of the ESB’s Poolbeg Power Station, that will have a 650m deep water berth. relocating container traffic to the east of the port will enable the building of a new ro-ro terminal north of Sean Moore roundabout.

Liffey to carry lorries, cyclists and potentially a Luas line, have been published.

The bridge and a new 2km road built over the sea on the southside of the river are central to Dublin Port Company’s plans to develop its lands on the Poolbeg peninsula and take port traffic, particularly heavy goods vehicles, off the Tom Clarke/ Eastlink Bridge.

The aim is to remove heavy goods vehicles off the local roads in the area.

There will also be a new 325 metre ship turning circle in front of Pigeon House Harbour. a utility area will be added for other service providers, including the district heating system powered by the

Covanta-operated waste incinerator.

Community facilities will include a sailing and rowing campus in a new maritime village, while there will also be a new port park and landscaped area.

“Growth in volumes has been driven by a vibrant economy which has resulted in an increase in household consumption, but also a hugely successful export sector,” said Dublin Port chief executive, Barry o’Connell.

“Exports now account for 40% of all movements through the