Today marks another milestone in Waterford’s Sustainable Transport Bridge completion.  With a calm river and cooperative skies, the second span of the Sustainable Transport Bridge, the central mid section, has been lifted and placed into position by the sheerleg HEBO 9 crane.

This operation is the result of precise coordination between BAM, Waterford City and County Council, the Port of Waterford, and marine traffic authorities. Carried upriver by barge, the span’s arrival was a spectacle in itself, witnessed and captured by our local drone operator Peter Grogan, whose footage will form part of a special feature on RTÉ Nationwide later this summer.

As part of a multi-day installation programme, today’s lift brings the vision of a walkable, cyclable link between the North and South Quays another step closer. With the imposing HEBO crane and support vessels like the Anteos working in tandem, the sight of this massive structure being lowered with millimetre precision was nothing short of amazing.

Stay tuned to our social media channels for daily aerial updates and viewing guidance. The final spans are not far behind.