Proposed bridge to appear as giant A on city's horizon

The Irish Times

South Dublin County Council has applied to An Bord Pleanála to build a new flyover bridge crossing the Naas Road on the southwest side of the Red Cow roundabout. The bridge would be 50 metres high with a span of 104 metres, and is estimated to cost about €12 million. Frank Coffey, director of services for South Dublin County Council, told The Irish Times yesterday that the intention is "to create an iconic new gateway for Dublin". It would be a "signature bridge", he added. The council already has planning permission to build a flyover at this location as part of the M50 upgrade scheme, which is to begin shortly.

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